It may even help with your cognitive function. A 2015 study (Sarkamo) showed that singing every day for 10 weeks improved working memory and executive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Fibromyalgia doesn’t involve dementia like Alzheimer’s, but they can impair those two types of brain function.

The great thing about music is that we can listen to it just about anywhere. And you never go anywhere without your singing voice!

Lower pain,Relieve stress,Improve your immune health,Improve blood flow,Mimic the effects of exercise.

Improve multiple types of memory,Lessen symptoms of depression,Improve motor skills,Speed up response time,Improve multitasking.

On top of all that, in fibromyalgia, they also appear to distract our brains from the constant bombardment of pain signals. They don’t stop the pain, but they make you less aware of it. That’s good for us because our brains are hyper-alert to pain. Motion-controlled video games may also offer a form of low-impact exercise that we can tailor to our own abilities.

Stress reduction,Lowering blood pressure,Lessening pain,Improving sleep,Boosting visual memory,Alleviating depression.

Meditation, especially a type called mindfulness meditation, is getting more research attention and showing some promising results.