Research Finds That Playing an Instrument or Singing Helps Keep Your Brain Healthy

Music—listening but especially playing it—can help keep your brain healthy, leading to better outcomes as the brain ages.

February 6, 2024 · 1 min · 66 words · Kimberly Douglas

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Music is a powerful medicine for the souland as recent research suggests,the brain.

The research is a new argument for encouraging broad, accessible music programs as a public health initiative.

The researchers drew data from 1,100 people aged 40 and above.

Playing an Instrument or Singing Protective as Brain Ages

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The average age was 68.

Singing too was beneficial, perhaps due to its social nature which is itself protective.

Playing an Instrument or Singing Protective as Brain Ages

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