"Music on the Brain" Word Scramble

Joyce Remy, IlluminAge Communication Partners

As we saw in "B Flat to Stay Sharp," listening to music isn't just a source of pleasure. Research shows that music improves our breathing, heart rate, memory, emotional health and more. This month's puzzle contains 10 words all having to do with music. Print out your own copy, and give your brain a workout!

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The American Music Therapy Association promotes the use of music in therapeutic settings.

A recent article from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Healthfinder.gov discusses the effectiveness of music therapy for patients who are coping with pain.

Also highlighted on the Healthfinder website: a recent report from Temple University suggests that cardiac patients can reduce their heart rates and blood pressure by listening to music.  And this just in: an Italian study suggests that music may be used in new therapies for heart patients.