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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

How music can boost your mood and mind later in life

Music has a remarkable ability to tap into our memories and emotion (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

As we grow older, it’s easy to overlook the simple things that can bring us joy and keep our minds sharp. One of the most powerful tools for boosting mood and mental wellbeing is something many of us have loved our whole lives: music.

To explore the many ways music can benefit the mind and mood later in life, we spoke with Clare Maddocks, a qualified neurologic music therapist and education and research officer at the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT).

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