Playing an instrument linked to better brain health in adults: study
Engaging in musical activities, such as playing instruments or singing in choirs, could contribute to maintaining cognitive sharpness in older age, a new study suggests. About the study: The study, published this month in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, analyzed data from over 1,000 participants in the PROTECT study, an ongoing online study of over 25,000 participants aged 40 and above. Using the data, researchers from the University of Exeter examined the participants' musical experience (playing instruments, singing in choirs) and cognitive test results to see if th...