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Study urges that making music improves ageing metal and physical health

Juan Blankevoort (L) and Patricio Espinoza (SBS)
Juan Blankevoort (L) and Patricio Espinoza (SBS) Source: SBS

Singing in a choir or playing a musical instrument are favourite pastimes for a lot of people. The bonus is, it's good for your health.Research indicates that there are positive physical and mental benefits of musical activities, particularly for older people. Greek- Australian Kostas Chatzistavrou argue that playing the guitar helped him overcome a stroke that he recently had. More on this story by Spyros Papastefanou.


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Singing in a choir or playing a musical instrument are favourite pastimes for a lot of people. The bonus is, it's good for your health.Research indicates that there are positive physical and mental benefits of musical activities, particularly for older people. Greek- Australian Kostas Chatzistavrou argue that playing the guitar helped him overcome a stroke that he recently had. More on this story by Spyros Papastefanou.


 

 


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