A new study suggests that music could help reduce the risk of developing dementia, a group of cognitive disorders that cause a decline in memory, thinking, and other mental abilities. It impacts about 57 million people worldwide.
According to an article by Fox News, researchers in Australia found that adults over 70 who regularly listen to music had a 39 percent lower risk of developing dementia, and those who play music have a 35 percent lower risk.
The article also pointed out that the study found that “Regularly engaging in both listening to and playing music also reduced the risk of mild cognitive impairment, which is less severe than dementia, by 22 percent and was linked to higher scores in overall cognition and episodic memory, which helps people recall everyday events.”
These findings support existing research showing that creative, social, and mentally stimulating hobbies such as music, reading, and art may help keep the brain healthy later in life.
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