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Author Strong, J., V.; Mast, B., T.
Title The cognitive functioning of older adult instrumental musicians and non-musicians.
Reference
Strong, J. V., & Mast, B. T. (2019). The cognitive functioning of older adult instrumental musicians and non-musicians. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, 26(3), 367-386.

Link to article https://doi.org/10.1080/13825585.2018.1448356
Abstract This study examined similarities and differences in the cognitive profiles of older adult instrumental musicians and non-musicians. We compared neuropsychological test scores among older adult non-musicians, low-activity musicians (


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