A study of older adults has found that those who played musical instruments during their lifetime tended to have higher resting state functional connectivity between the medial prefrontal cortex, temporal and frontal regions of their brains. This enhanced connectivity might contribute to better brain health and resilience as people age. The research was published in PLOS ONE. People play musical instruments for a variety of reasons. Many experience joy and fulfillment from creating and expressing themselves through music. It can serve as a form of emotional release and stress relief, providing…