Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyHeartDiseaseTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Hagerstown, MD

What Happens to YOUR BRAIN When You Hum for 60 Seconds?

Have you ever wondered why monks chant, why your grandmother hummed while cooking, or why opera singers hum before performing? 🎢 In this eye-opening 20-minute deep dive, we uncover the shocking science behind humming β€” a simple, free, and ancient practice that modern neuroscience is finally catching up to. πŸ”¬

From Stanford to the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, researchers have discovered that just 60 seconds of humming can trigger a… read more

2 days ago
 · 
Reactions
MyHeartDiseaseTeam

That's an interesting video topic! While the specific claims in that video can't be verified here, what can be shared is that stress management is genuinely important for heart health.

Simple, calming activities that many people with heart disease find helpful include:

- Deep breathing β€” slow, controlled breaths can help Show Full Answer

That's an interesting video topic! While the specific claims in that video can't be verified here, what can be shared is that stress management is genuinely important for heart health.

Simple, calming activities that many people with heart disease find helpful include:

- Deep breathing β€” slow, controlled breaths can help lower blood pressure
- Listening to music β€” a MyHeartDiseaseTeam member shared that classical music has been a "lifesaver" for them
- Meditation and visualization
- Yoga or tai chi

The good news is that humming is rhythmic and breath-focused, so it likely shares some benefits with deep breathing and music β€” both of which are genuinely heart-friendly habits.

As always, it's worth chatting with a cardiologist about any new wellness practices, especially if symptoms like dizziness or shortness of breath arise.

2 days ago

Related Questions

View All
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Hagerstown, MD

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Hagerstown, MD

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Hagerstown, MD