Playing a Musical Instrument Maintains Brain Health Later in Life: Study

Published on February 1, 2024

Playing a musical instrument or singing could be as vital for one’s health as exercising, a new study indicates—except instead of keeping your cardiovascular system and muscles in shape, practicing music keeps the brain sharp, especially later in life. The new report, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, suggests that music should be part of a regular lifestyle, especially for individuals at higher risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. To determine the link between music and cognitive function, a research team from the United Kingdom analyzed data from people enrolled in a nationwide study called Protect-UK. The study is focused on understanding how healthy brains age and why people develop dementia....

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