I’ll admit, I am a college music business professor and I’ve had a love affair with music all my life – we know the curative effects of music – now I have discovered this which I am going to share with my students this week before the semester wraps up (and you now).

Singing for 14 minutes a day could have the same positive effect on the heart rate variability (HRV) as light exercise according to a Medical College of Wisconsin study.

HRV, the variation in the time between heartbeats – is one of the key features of cardio health. A high HRV says our bodies are more resilient and adaptable to stress. 

Singing with friends may be even better and group singing promotes emotional health because of social connection. 

My friends Tom and Sharan Taylor love singing in groups.

Music may be the new penicillin.

Feel free to pass this one along.