President Trump made headlines by boasting about passing a dementia test and challenging Democratic representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett to take similar cognitive assessments. Despite his claims of acing the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, critics have pointed out that the test is not an IQ measure, and many mocked him for the implications of his remarks, especially regarding his health and cognitive abilities.

The article discusses President Trump's recent comments about passing a dementia test, using it to challenge younger Democratic representatives while downplaying the test's significance. It highlights the controversy surrounding the test, particularly its low threshold for passing, and contrasts this with the ongoing government shutdown and its implications for programs like SNAP.

A recent study indicates that older adults who engage with music, whether through listening or playing instruments, have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia, with reductions of up to 39% for listening and 35% for playing. This research, based on a large cohort of cognitively healthy participants, suggests that music-related activities may promote cognitive health in aging populations. Education level also appears to influence the protective effects of music engagement on dementia risk.

The article discusses President Donald Trump's recent remarks about taking a cognitive screening test, which he mistakenly referred to as an "IQ test." The test, identified as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), is intended to detect early signs of dementia rather than measure intelligence, contradicting Trump's claims of its difficulty and relevance to IQ.