With a career in the field of finance, Brian Lipschultz currently works as the co-chief executive officer and trustee at Otto Bremer Trust. Before that, it was called Otto Bremer Foundation. When he is not working, Brian Lipschultz enjoys singing.
Experts in the health industry, composed of doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, psychologists, and music therapists, recently signed a consensus statement advising people with lung conditions to join singing groups to help improve their breathing.
The evidence was taken from a study of people diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes cases like chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These patients need to frequently take top-up breaths coming from their upper chest to get sufficient air into their lungs.
The research reveals that singing regularly provides benefits that are not just physically advantageous, such as an increase in lung capacity and muscles strength. Singing also offers social and psychological benefits, like decreased anxiety and improved health-related quality of life. When combined, all these can lead to controlled breathing and more confidence.
