Some sobering statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about stroke, a frequently fatal condition in which blood flow to the brain is interrupted, depriving the brain of essential oxygen. After more than four decades of decline, progress has slowed in preventing stroke deaths, according to the latest Vital Signs report by… Continue reading CDC: Progress in Preventing Stroke Deaths Has Slowed
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Uncovering Why Playing A Musical Instrument Can Protect The Brain
Researchers have made a discovery that could pave the way for brain-rehabilitation interventions through musical training. A recent study conducted at Baycrest Health Sciences, in Toronto, focused on why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related cognitive declines. The research was published in the Journal of… Continue reading Uncovering Why Playing A Musical Instrument Can Protect The Brain