Singing karaoke has become a worldwide phenomenon in the past few years and has proven its power among those who love music and want to get into the act by doing more than being just a mere spectator. The karaoke music has come a long way since its inception in the early 70s. It’s more about having fun than about singing really good and the beauty of it is that anyone can do it.

So much is the influence of Karaoke in people’s life that there have been studies and reports stating, “signs that you might be a Karaoke addict” or “12 step program for your Karaoke addiction”. But unlike addictions to alcohol and drugs, a Karaoke addiction can actually be a good thing!

There have been several Japanese theories that specifically mention the health benefits of Karaoke:

Improved Breathing

We all know that taking deep and relaxing breaths is good for your overall physical and mental health. Some of us even practice yoga and Pilates for improving our breathing and maintaining good health.

Like Yoga, singing also benefits your breathing. Singing reduces shortness of breath issues, increases the strength of your voice, improves your posture, increases lung capacity, and boosts your immune system.

So, hit the Karaoke stage instead of doing that downward facing dog; it’s more fun!

Stress Reliever

Listening or singing songs is a proven way to relieve stress and lift your mood. When you sing, your muscles relax. Also, singing reduces the level of cortisol in your system. Most of us experience too much stress in our fast-paced world and are pumping out more cortisol than is good for our bodies. This can increase your chance of being overweight, getting diabetes, or even dying of a cardiovascular disease. Karaoke can be an antidote to the high-speed world we live in.

Natural Antidepressant

We live in a world where people are profoundly unhappy. Our bodies have a hormone that acts as a natural antidepressant - Oxytocin. Oxytocin relieves anxiety and depression. Singing releases tons of oxytocin and some psychiatrists prescribe a singing regimen in addition to meds. Practicing Karaoke couple of times a week could pull you out of a huff.

Improved Memory

Studies suggest that singing and listening to music improves mood, behaviour, and memory in dementia patients. Ever notice how easier it is to rhyme words when you sing them rather than speak them? It’s because you’ve tapped into the pattern recognition power of the right side of the brain. Like memorizing other things, this will boost the level of acetylcholine, which is associated with memory in your brain. Music has shown to be a powerful memory retention tool.

Dewy Skin

Singing improves your blood circulation and oxygen flow. These two factors are the key to a healthier and younger-looking skin.

Also, when you sing, you relax and stretch the muscles in your face. While you could spend hours doing face yoga for the same results — wouldn’t you rather be doing Karaoke with your friends?

Burn Calories

A normal healthy person may burn 140-200 calories an hour when doing Karaoke. If that is not reason enough to start singing, I don’t know what is.

These are just some health benefits of Karaoke. If you are addicted to Karaoke, don’t hide your guilty pleasure. Embrace the social and health benefits of karaoke. Whether you go to a local bar, hold a Karaoke party at home with Platinum Karaoke. Let your voice be heard!