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Music and Brain Health

Explore the impact that music has on your brain health and overall well-being.  

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Your Brain on Music

3 Ways Music May Impact You

1. Reduce loneliness:
Music may connect you with others, even when you can’t be together.

2. Influence your mood:
A favorite tune can calm you on a frustrating day.

3. Decrease pain:
Research suggests that music therapy can reduce the intensity of chronic pain.

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Learning Music After Age 50

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Music and Brain Health Report

Staying Sharp’s Guide to Music and Brain Health gives you a deep dive into the long-lasting effects of music on your brain. Explore how music and memory are intrinsically tied together. Understand new ways to experience music, and delve into some genres that may be new to you. Hear from top scientists on how music can flex different areas of the brain. This comprehensive guide provides fascinating and fun insights into the world of music.

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