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.
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