Can Daily Music Slash Your Mortality Risk by 22%?

A major study found that music engagement – both listening and actively playing or singing – can slash mortality risk by up to 22%.  It shows one of life’s simplest pleasures could actually help you live longer, offering a fun and free way to boost longevity. Researchers tracked 3,540 middle-aged and older adults for 16 years using the respected Health and Retirement Study, carefully adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors. The findings were published in Innovation in Aging. Read the full blog post to discover practical ways to start using music engagement to improve your life and potentially add years to it.