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Music Reduces Dementia Risk by 39%, Study Finds

11/5/2025

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Monash University conducted a study involving more than 10,800 older adults and found that listening to music is associated with a 39% lower risk of dementia, while playing an instrument is associated with a 35% lower risk.
The study, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, notes that causation cannot be established.
The findings suggest that lifestyle choices, including music activities, may help maintain cognitive health in aging populations.

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Story summary

Monash University conducted a study involving more than 10,800 older adults and found that listening to music is associated with a 39% lower risk of dementia, while playing an instrument is associated with a 35% lower risk.
The study, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, notes that causation cannot be established.
The findings suggest that lifestyle choices, including music activities, may help maintain cognitive health in aging populations.