Listening to music most days could guard against dementia, a recent scientific study suggests. The new study finds that regularly listening to music or playing a musical instrument may help older adults protect against cognitive decline.
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Dementia is a syndrome associated with many neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by a general decline in cognitive abilities that affects a person's ability to perform everyday activities. This typically involves problems with memory, thinking, behavior, and motor control. Aside from memory impairment and a disruption in thought patterns, the most common symptoms of dementia include emotional problems, difficulties with language, and decreased motivation
