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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 17 MIN

Does Lifelong Music Build Cognitive Reserve & Delay Dementia? 2023 Study

from Health Research Digest with Leo and Eva · host Leo and Eva

Did you know every time you blast your favourite song or sing in the shower, you could be secretly shielding your brain from dementia. Researchers from prestigious Bond University and Macquarie University in Australia have just published a major review in the respected American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias. They found that lifelong music engagement builds powerful cognitive reserve — so powerful that musicians showed up to 59% lower dementia risk while keeping sharper memory even when their brains showed ageing damage. Your daily playlist isn’t just fun — it’s brain medicine. Keep reading to discover exactly how much music you need to protect your mind for decades Full details: https://oriems.fit/blogs/research-digest/does-lifelong-music-build-cognitive-reserve-delay-dementia-2023-study

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