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Learning music may slow brain ageing, boost cognition, say scientists

Learning music may slow brain aging, boost cognition, say scientists
Learning music may slow brain aging, boost cognition, say scientists (Photo: iStock)

According to two recent studies, older adults who play musical instruments have healthier brains, further suggesting that tickling the ivories could help to protect one from dementia.

While one study looked at the effects of practising music for decades, the other investigated picking up a new instrument later in life.

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