DEMENTIA IN ADULTS

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The video shares a surprising and hopeful health statistic about music's cognitive benefits, making it highly shareable and engaging for a broad audience interested in wellness and aging.

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A study found that adults over 70 who listen to music most days are 39% less likely to develop dementia and have a lower risk of cognitive impairment. The benefits extend to playing instruments and singing, which are also associated with positive health outcomes.

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Researchers in Australia studied more than 10,000 people over the age of 70 and found that those who listened to music most days had a 39% lower likelihood of developing dementia — and a lower risk of cognitive impairment. #music #health