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Recreational music-making modulates immunological responses and mood states in older adults

Koyama M, Wachi M, Utsuyama M, Bittman B, Hirokawa K, Kitagawa M. · Journal of medical and dental sciences · 2009

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“improvement in immunological profile and mood states in the older group and the low level of energy required for participation suggest this music-making protocol has potential as a health improvement strategy for older individuals”

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Recreational music-making modulates immunological responses and mood states in older adults
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“improvement in immunological profile and mood states in the older group and the low level of energy required for participation suggest this music-making protocol has potential as a health improvement strategy for older individuals”

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20099470/

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    Recreational music-making modulates immunological responses and mood states in older adults
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