According to research, music is not just food for the soul! It also protects brain health

According to the study published in the "International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry," scientists from the University of Exeter investigated how the brains of people who engage with music and those who do not age.

The study examined the effects of playing an instrument, singing, reading sheet music, listening to music, and musical ability on the human brain in more than 1,100 people aged 40-68.

PEOPLE WHO PLAY PIANO AND ORGAN BENEFITED MORE

Researchers compared the cognitive data of people who had engaged with music in their lives and those who had never been involved with music. The results showed that people who play the piano or organ benefited more from engaging with music, but that simply listening to music did not have the same effect on cognitive health.

The research revealed that engaging with music helps keep memory sharp, protecting brain health in later years, and that people who regularly read sheet music have better numerical memory.

The lead author of the study, Prof. Anne Corbett, stated in an interview with the BBC that they applied very sensitive tests for this research, allowing them to examine various brain functions of individuals and investigate the impact of music on them. Emphasizing that playing an instrument, in particular, has significant effects on the brain, Corbett stated, "The research shows how people can actively reduce their risk of dementia and that music plays a role in reducing it."

The organization "Dementia UK," based in the UK, also stated that the results of the study have positive effects on dementia patients and that these patients use music as a means of communication.

News Source: AA

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