Aug 2026· Brain and Behavior· Vol 16· 0 citations· 189 references
Medicine
TL;DR
The individual and synergistic effects of music and exercise on brain health are examined to examine the individual and synergistic effects of music and exercise on brain health.
Abstract
As the cornerstone of cognition, emotion, and social well‐being, brain health faces escalating threats from aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and sedentary lifestyles. Non‐pharmacological interventions have attracted growing interest owing to their favorable safety profiles and potential for widespread implementation. This review aims to examine the individual and synergistic effects of music and exercise on brain health.
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