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Dr. Aniruddh Patel, associate professor of psychology at Tufts University, explains how music may help with cognitive aging as Renée Fleming performs. Dr. Patel described a study that suggests making music, such as singing or playing an instrument, at least once every two weeks is associated with better attention, episodic memory & executive functions. The results suggest that making music might be a potential protective factor for cognitive decline. A longitudinal study would be needed to prove causation.