Listening to Music Associated with a 39% Decrease in Dementia – Study
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A study found that listening to music is associated with a 39% decrease in dementia, sparking interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of music for cognitive health.
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Also, I'm surprised that playing an instrument had lesser benefits that listening to music.