Why does singing feel so good? And is it good for your health?

Maskot/Getty Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to sing in the shower? Or why turning up the radio up in the middle of a traffic jam and singing out loud can put you in a better mood? Singing does something measurable to your body and brain, whether you are alone, harmonising in a choir, or singing with your friends at a karaoke bar. Scientists have been interested in this “singers’ high” phenomenon for many years. And a consistent picture is emerging from the evidence: singing can…