- Research published in PLOS One shows musical memory remains intact with age
- Study conducted in live concert and lab settings with participants aged 18-86
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- Research published in PLOS One shows musical memory remains intact with age
- Study conducted in live concert and lab settings with participants aged 18-86
- Age did not significantly impact ability to recognize musical themes
- Familiarity and tonality helped participants remember music better
- Findings suggest potential for music as cognitive support tool for older adults 

 Source: [PsyPost](https://www.psypost.org/musical-memory-remains-resilient-in-old-age-even-for-unfamiliar-tunes/)

Study Finds Musical Memory Resilient in Older Adults, Even for New Tunes

Study Finds Musical Memory Resilient in Older Adults, Even for New Tunes- Grapevine

Is it too late to start learning a musical instrument after the age of 30? Many of us have had the desire to play and enjoy music for a long time, but it never happened. Life's demands and priorities often took precedence.

Now, I'm considering dedicating some time each day to learn and not necessarily become an expert, but simply enjoy the process. If there are any musicians here, could you suggest which instrument is easier to pick up? I'm thinking about a keyboard or piano. Also, is it feasible to self-learn by watching YouTube videos or taking online courses?

Learning a musical instrument

Software Developer

I have been a little caught up with numerous things in my life lately and have finally found some free time to open up myself to new experiences. 

I had a wishlist of shows and movies that I wanted to watch but as soon as I start watching them, I get bored and feel like turning it off. 

No, its not the content
No, its not the genre
No, its not the actors
No, its not the taste either

This is pretty ironic as considering the fact that I have spent a fair share of my youth chasing academics and career, my heart had always craved for life experiences. I had to let go of the woman I loved simply because I was too focussed on my JEE. I wont be able to forgive myself for that EVER. It almost felt like I had lost a limb, without which , I would be rendered disfunctional. Thats a separate story tho.

Nothing excites me (yep nothing)
Nothing amuses me 
Nothing feels lively

I have no clue where my life is headed

I understand that as we age, our triggers of happiness change. I have put concious efforts into knowing what those new triggers are. But I cant find any plausible sources of happiness.

I am performing pretty well with my career.
Even got a double digit hike.
But didnt feel that kick of joy.

Have I approached a dead end?

Losing Interest In New Things

Data engineer

It feels sometimes so alone in these big cities. How you people deal with it

Alone

Software Engineer

Welcome to Movies & Music's Private Community

I don't really know how its calculated, but apparently I'm a Millennial!

What's your music generation? [Spotify]

just like we need physical workouts to keep our bodies healthy, we need to do mental exercises to keep our brain sharp

do you do any brain exercises intentionally?

Keeping brain sharp & healthy

Have you experienced joy so profound, that it brought tears to your eyes?

Consultant

She can still recall stuff from 60-70y back.

Used my pods to listen Mukesh to Kishore and Rafi.
Loves bass. Healthy and fit at this age.

Sitting near her for 10h feels like a decade.

Loving this!

Didn't want to share but still sharing to listen up ur grandma grandpa stories.

She still sings old poems which kids listen nowadays on reels.

102y Old Grandma 1-1 discussion.

Senior Consultant

Welcome to News Discussion's Private Community

- A new study in Nature Communications reveals that a daily fiber supplement can boost brain function in older adults.
- In just 12 weeks, participants showed improved memory test performance, hinting at potential Alzheimer’s prevention.
- The placebo-controlled trial on twins over 65 highlights the gut-brain axis's role in cognitive health.
- Researchers found increased levels of beneficial gut bacteria, Bifidobacterium, in those taking the supplement.
- While promising, larger and longer studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore optimal dosages. 

 Source: [PsyPost](https://www.psypost.org/new-study-shows-gut-microbiome-could-play-role-in-preventing-cognitive-decline/)

Gut Microbiome: The New Frontier in Preventing Cognitive Decline

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Ever since 2020, it feels like years have passed within weeks. I can't possibly explain this in words, but for some reason, time has been passing a bit too fast. Before I realized it, my graduation was completed, someone who would seem a grown-up to the person I was before the lockdown. Festivals don't seem to make me happy now, and neither does having friends and going out with anyone...everything seems normal and everything goes by before I can process anything on my mind. Is it just me? I can't feel any emotions like I used to, is it something that all grown-ups go through/suffer with?

Study Finds Musical Memory Resilient in Older Adults, Even for New Tunes

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