Playing an Instrument Could Protect Against Cognitive Aging, Study Reveals
Older musicians exhibit brain activity patterns during speech perception that resemble those typically seen in younger individuals. A recent study published in PLOS Biology suggests that playing music for many years may help older adults retain their ability to understand speech in noisy environments. The research, led by Claude Alain of the Baycrest Academy for [...]
Older musicians exhibit brain activity patterns during speech perception that resemble those typically seen in younger individuals. A recent study published in PLOS Biology suggests that playing music for many years may help older adults retain their ability to understand speech in noisy environments. The research, led by Claude Alain of the Baycrest Academy for [...] What's Your Reaction?
