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Daily Music Cuts Dementia Risk by 39% in Seniors
10/30/2025
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Story summary
- A study of over 10,800 people aged 70+ found that listening to music daily lowers dementia risk by 39%.
- Playing an instrument is linked to a 35% reduction in dementia risk.
- Combining listening to music with playing an instrument yields a 33% decrease in dementia risk.
- The same combination reduces cognitive impairment by 22%.
- The findings stress music's role in brain health and support preventive strategies since no cure exists.
