Study uncovers surprising benefit of music

Gatherings of friends once a week, sitting in a circle on cushions and rugs with other women and their children, help relieve postpartum depression, writes salute.eu.

Activities such as group singing with musical instruments, drums, and karaoke make a significant difference to the emotional well-being of new mothers, especially after childbirth, CE Report quotes ATA.

Group singing can help reduce depressive symptoms, with long-lasting effects.

In addition to being enjoyable, these events do not put a strain on healthcare services, as they have been proven cost-effective.

These are the reasons why singing groups should be encouraged by healthcare systems. The study was conducted in the United Kingdom and was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.

As reported by CE Report, women are more likely to suffer from eye disorders than men.