India, Dec. 22 -- Ageing often brings worries about memory loss and cognitive decline, but there are ways to support brain health that go beyond conventional medicine. Dr Jay Jagannathan, board-certified neurosurgeon specialising in cranial and spinal surgery, shares how music can have profound, unexpected effects on the ageing brain. (Also read: Woman who lost 40 kg shares '1 dessert' she enjoyed during her weight loss journey; here's how to make it )

"Large observational studies in adults over 70 show that people who regularly listen to music have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who rarely do," says Dr Jagannathan. "This doesn't mean music is medicine, but it tells us the brain responds to engagement...