The latest rumour about the singing star Susan Boyle is that she was turned away from joining a local choir just weeks before her sensational success on 'Britain’s Got Talent'.

This had nothing to do with her talent, but was simply because the choir was full, due to a surge in popularity of group singing.

Choirs are experiencing a renaissance. And as more and more people join up, the benefits of this new hobby are being noticed by the medical profession, with people reporting all sorts of health improvements. Singing involves breathing in a different way, which increases the airflow, so helps with lung and cardiovascular problems. It also encourages a natural high, counteracting stress and depression.

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