Listening to music most days could lower dementia risks for older adults, study suggests

Listening to music on a regular basis later in life could significantly reduce the risk of dementia, new research suggests.

The Australian research team analysed data from more than 10,800 adults aged 70 or older, and found that those who regularly listened to music had a 39 per cent lower likelihood of developing dementia compared with those who never or only occasionally listened to music.