据科技日报讯（记者 张佳欣），英国埃克塞特大学的研究人员发现，终身接触音乐与老年时的大脑健康状况息息相关。这项研究发表在《国际老年精神病学杂志》上，揭示了音乐对改善老年人认知功能的积极影响。
研究人员发现，在音乐创作、演奏和演唱等方面表现出色的老年人，其大脑健康状况明显优于那些没有接触过音乐的人。其中，弹奏钢琴和唱歌的效果最为显著。这项研究表明，音乐不仅能为老年人带来愉悦，还能在一定程度上改善他们的认知功能，延缓大脑衰老。
音乐对大脑的积极影响主要体现在以下几个方面：首先，音乐可以刺激大脑的多个区域，从而提高老年人的思维敏捷性；其次，音乐有助于提高老年人的记忆力和注意力；最后，音乐可以降低老年人患抑郁症等心理疾病的风险。
这项研究的发现为我国老年人的健康养老提供了新的思路。专家建议，老年人可以在日常生活中多参与音乐活动，如演奏乐器、唱歌等，以提高大脑活力，改善心理健康。
Title: Music Improves Brain Health in Older Adults
Keywords: music, brain health, elderly
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According to a study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, researchers from the University of Exeter in the UK found that lifelong exposure to music is closely related to the cognitive health of older adults. The study reveals the positive impact of music on the cognitive function of the elderly.
The researchers found that elderly individuals who excel in music composition, performance, and singing generally have better cognitive health than those who have not been exposed to music. Among them, playing the piano and singing have the most significant effects. This indicates that music not only brings pleasure to the elderly but also improves their cognitive function and delays brain aging.
The positive effects of music on the brain can be mainly attributed to the following aspects: firstly, music stimulates multiple regions of the brain, enhancing cognitive agility; secondly, music helps improve memory and attention; and lastly, it reduces the risk of depression and other psychological disorders in the elderly.
The findings of this study provide new insights into healthy aging for older adults in our country. Experts suggest that elderly individuals can participate in more music activities in their daily lives, such as playing instruments and singing, to boost brain activity and improve mental health.
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