New research from Australia shows that people aged 70+ who listen to music most days have a 39% lower risk of dementia, while playing an instrument is linked to a 35% reduction. Those doing both see up to a 33% drop — suggesting music might be a powerful, joyful way to support brain health.
(c) Barbara Ohlsen
(c) Barbara Ohlsen

Écouter de la musique après 70 ans pourrait réduire la démence de 40 %

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Une étude australienne, portant sur plus de 10 800 personnes de plus de 70 ans, révèle que les auditeurs réguliers ont un risque de démence diminué de 39 %, et les musiciens de 35 %. En combinant écoute et pratique instrumentale, la baisse peut atteindre 33 %.

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