Listening to Music May Cut Dementia Risk by 40%, New Study Finds

Music can help preserve brain health: study - Aged Care Insite

According to a new study, an individual can decrease their risk of dementia with a simple habit most of us enjoy every single day. The study, led by Victoria’s Monash University, observed the listening habits of 10,800 people over the age of 70 and found that people who regularly listened to music showed a 39 per cent lower risk of dementia than those who didn’t. Further, the researchers saw a 17 per cent lower incidence of cognitive decline, wh…

Listening to and Playing Music for Dementia Prevention

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Listening to Music May Cut Dementia Risk by 40%, New Study Finds

A new study shows that listening to or playing music can reduce the risk of dementia by nearly 40% among adults over 70. A new study has found that listening to or playing music can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia among older adults. Researchers reported that people over 70 who regularly engage with music are nearly 40% less likely to experience cognitive decline. The research, published in the International Journal of Geria…