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Learning Music Later in Life Boosts Brain Health
9/23/2025
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- Learning an instrument later in life can boost brain health, per Dr. Steven Allder, consultant neurologist.
- It sharpens memory by engaging complex brain processes, improving working and long-term recall.
- Playing music boosts emotional wellbeing by releasing dopamine and endorphins and promotes social connections.
- Music engagement strengthens executive functions like planning and problem-solving, supporting independence and may reduce dementia risk.
