Listening to music after 70 linked to sharp drop in dementia risk, study finds
Monash study suggests musical engagement could be a simple, accessible tool to support brain health in old age.
Jason joined the Limelight team in early 2023 as Digital Editor. He has served as Arts Editor of Sydney City Hub, editor of AUSTAR magazine, an online producer at Fairfax, and has reviewed theatre for The Sun-Herald (2006-2009), The Sydney Morning Herald (2009-2017), The Saturday Paper and Guardian Australia. He was co-founder/co-editor of the audreyjournal platform from 2017–22 and Publications Manager for the 2022 Sydney Film Festival.
Monash study suggests musical engagement could be a simple, accessible tool to support brain health in old age.
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Australian theatre companies were early and enthusiastic adopters of Stoppard’s work, some of the most celebrated plays of the modern repertoire.
Peak bodies representing music and drama education professionals say many have "lost confidence" in the NSW Education Standards Authority.