Researchers discovered that older adults who frequently listen to music have sharply reduced rates of dementia and cognitive impairment. Credit: Shutterstock Listening to music after the age of 70 appears to be associated with a meaningful reduction in dementia risk. A research team from Monash University analyzed data from more than 10,800 older adults and found that people in this age group who regularly listened to music experienced a 39 percent lower likelihood of developing dementia. The