Playing a musical instrument is associated with better brain health in older age, according to new research. Being musical could promote agility and resilience in the brain. Playing the piano in particular is linked to an improved memory and ability to solve tasks. While many Britons learn how to play a musical instrument during childhood, a lot of people neglect their skills over the years. A study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry has found that playing an instrument or singing in a choir later in life could improve cognitive function. Do you have a health story …