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Daily Music Engagement Linked to 39% Lower Dementia Risk in New Monash Study
health15 days ago

Daily Music Engagement Linked to 39% Lower Dementia Risk in New Monash Study

A Monash University study of over 10,800 adults aged 70 and older found that regular music engagement significantly reduces dementia risk. Those who listened to music most days had a 39% lower likelihood of developing dementia compared to infrequent listeners. Playing instruments or singing was associated with a 35% risk reduction, while combining listening and playing yielded a 33% lower risk. Frequent listeners also showed a 17% lower incidence of cognitive impairment and better episodic memory. Researchers suggest music acts as a 'full-brain workout' engaging multiple areas simultaneously, though the study did not analyze specific genres.

via HuffPost|
#aging#cognitive-health#dementia
Music’s pain-relief powers linked to mood, control, and movement
health1 month ago

Music’s pain-relief powers linked to mood, control, and movement

A Drexel University team reviewed over 600 records and 57 experimental-pain studies to map why music reduces pain. They identify three main mechanisms: music can improve mood, give people a sense of control, and encourage movement. Interventions are most effective when people actively engage with the music (such as tapping, singing, or playing an instrument), with singing along often more beneficial than passive listening. Brain and emotional processing data suggest music modulates pain networks, supporting the development of more personalized, music-based pain treatments in both acute and chronic settings.

via Yahoo|
#active-engagement#health#music-therapy
Group Songmaking Rewrites Predictive Brain Signals in Psychosis
science5 months ago

Group Songmaking Rewrites Predictive Brain Signals in Psychosis

A six-week Yale study found that weekly two-hour group songwriting helped some people with psychosis reduce paranoia and shift language from I to we, suggesting music-making can help re-tune the brain’s predictive coding and reconnect with reality without the side effects of medication. Benefits were stronger in those with milder symptoms; hallucinations didn’t disappear for everyone, but social engagement and creativity improved. Researchers see potential for lasting brain changes and view music therapy as a complementary treatment, not a replacement for antipsychotics.

via Neuroscience News|
#group-therapy#language-analysis#music-therapy
health7 months ago

24-Minute ABS Music: The Sweet Spot for Anxiety Relief

New research shows music embedded with auditory beat stimulation (ABS) can meaningfully reduce anxiety, with 24 minutes identified as the optimal duration. In a 2025 PLOS Mental Health trial of 144 adults on anxiety meds, all music+ABS durations (12, 24, 36 minutes) outperformed pink-noise control, with 24 minutes yielding the strongest overall anxiety reduction and comparable results to 36 minutes. This builds on a 2022 PLOS ONE study finding music+ABS best for both somatic and cognitive anxiety. ABS works by entraining brainwaves to a calmer state, not just playing relaxing music. Practical takeaways: aim for about 24 minutes of ABS-enabled tracks (36 minutes also beneficial); seek binaural-beat or ABS tracks; listen with headphones during commutes, wind-down, or midday resets; ABS is a helpful complement to, not a replacement for, existing treatment.

via MindBodyGreen|
#24-minutes#anxiety#auditory-beat-stimulation
The innate joy and health benefits of singing
health-and-wellness10 months ago

The innate joy and health benefits of singing

The article explores the innate human tendency to sing and its numerous health benefits, including improved mood, reduced stress, enhanced immune function, and better motor control, especially in neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease. It highlights the Vatican's initiative to revive Gregorian chant and emphasizes that singing, whether alone or in groups, is accessible and beneficial for physical, mental, and social well-being.

via The Conversation|
#community#health-and-wellness#mental-health
Brown: Recovery from Mental Illness Is a Slow and Beautiful Journey
health1 year ago

Brown: Recovery from Mental Illness Is a Slow and Beautiful Journey

The article shares the inspiring story of jazz guitarist Sam Miltich, who battled psychosis and schizophrenia, highlighting that recovery from mental illness is possible through effective management, support, and openness, with music playing a therapeutic role in his life. It emphasizes hope, progress in reducing stigma, and the importance of community and policy support for mental health.

via Star Tribune|
#health#mental-health#music-therapy