Over the past two decades, there has been a major increase in research into the effects of
the arts on health and well-being, alongside developments in practice and policy activities in …

The ageing population calls for interventions that can assist older people to age healthily.
This study aimed to provide a targeted synthesis of high-level research and current evidence …

Background Professional musicians are a model population for exploring basic auditory
function, sensorimotor and multisensory integration, and training-induced neuroplasticity …

Background: With the increasing aging population, the health problems of the elderly have
received increasing attention. As a non-pharmacological interventions, music intervention …

Brain aging and common conditions of aging (eg, hypertension) affect networks important in
organizing information, processing speed and action programming (ie, executive functions) …

Positive correlations often emerge when researchers ask whether music lessons influence
nonmusical cognitive abilities. Experimental studies tend to yield small effects, however, or …

The effect of music therapy on cognitive function has been widely reported; however, its
clinical implications remain controversial. Performing therapeutic musical activities in groups …

Non-pharmacological therapy has gained popularity in the intervention of Alzheimer's
disease (AD) due to its apparent therapeutic effectiveness and the limitation of biological …

Purpose: For older adults in aged-care, group music-making can bring numerous physical
and psychological benefits, ultimately improving their quality of life. However, personalising …

Intervention studies combining cognitive and motor demands have reported far-transfer
cognitive benefits in healthy ageing. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the …