Music training is generally assumed to improve perceptual and cognitive abilities. Although
correlational data highlight positive associations, experimental results are inconclusive …

Normal aging is associated with brain atrophy and cognitive decline. Working memory,
involved in cognitive functioning and daily living, is particularly affected. Music training …

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

There is growing interest in developing training programs to mitigate cognitive decline
associated with normal aging. Here, we assessed the effect of 3‐month music and visual art …

Despite the ubiquity of musical activities, little is known about the specificity of their
association with executive functions. In this cross‐sectional study, we examined this …

Different music training involves different hand coordination levels and may have a
significant influence on brain oscillation for the executive function. However, few research …

Learning to play a musical instrument is commonly recommended to avoid cognitive decline
and dementia, but experimental evidence is lacking. In this Keys to Staying Sharp study, we …

We analyzed the data of a randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of piano
practice on cognitive flexibility in healthy older adults. Participants (N= 153, 69.5±3.5 years …

Active music interventions represent one promising nonpharmacological intervention;
however, the effects of these interventions are not well understood. This systematic review …

Musical improvisation is one of the most complex forms of creative behavior, often
associated with increased executive functions. However, most traditional piano programs do …