Did you know that...
People who participate in music making:
Become more relaxed, feel better, and respond more positively to stress
Increase their resistance to disease and enhance their immune system function
Experience improved physical and mental health
Experience:
Improved mood
Increased energy
Less boredom with life
Decreased feelings of loneliness
Increase of social interaction
Boost their memory (Consumer Reports, Oct. 2011)
Train your brain. Learning anything new can help, including music.
Your brain thrives in a social environment. Adults 50 and older who connect with lots of family and friends are least likely to show declines on certain memory tests.