Then pick up a guitar, start tickling a piano’s ivories or join a band. Playing an instrument can promote a youthful pattern of brain activity, researchers reported July 15 in the journal PLOS ...

Eventually, these findings may inform interventions aimed at preserving cognitive function and improving communication outcomes in aging populations. Dr. Lei Zhang adds, "A positive lifestyle helps ...

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Playing a musical instrument could help protect the brain against age-related decline, new research has suggested. Older adults with long-term musical training performed better at understanding ...

Playing a musical instrument slows the aging process, according to a new study. Older musicians showed a "youthful" pattern of brain activity during speech perception tests. Scientists say the ...

Playing a musical instrument slows the aging process, according to a new study. Older musicians showed a "youthful" pattern of brain activity during speech perception tests. Scientists say the ...

By Stephen Beech Playing a musical instrument slows the aging process, according to a new study. Older musicians showed a "youthful" pattern of brain activity during speech perception tests.

Playing a musical instrument slows the aging process, according to a new study. Older musicians showed a "youthful" pattern of brain activity during speech perception tests. Scientists say the ...