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Music Training Boosts Brain Health in Older Adults

9/1/2025

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Story summary
  • A study from Canada and China indicates that playing a musical instrument may protect older adults from cognitive decline.
  • Regular music practice enhances 'cognitive reserve,' aiding speech comprehension in noisy settings.
  • Older adults starting music training in their 70s demonstrated improved cognitive performance.
  • The findings suggest music training could serve as a potential therapy to prevent dementia.