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Psychology and Aging, found that musicians do marginally better on cognitive ability tests than those who didn’t play an instrument.“Music can be such a joyful and enriching experience at all ages, regardless of expertise or musical genre,” Professor Katie Overy of the University of Edinburgh said. “We are keen to investigate musical experience further, including music listening and singing, and we look forward to developing the new volunteer database.”The study — funded by Age UK and the Economic and Social Research Council — included 420 participants who were born in 1936 in the Edinburgh and Lothian areas of Scotland.Of those 420 people,167 had at least some experience playing a musical instrument, mainly the piano and primarily as a child or teenager, and 39 were still playing an instrument at 82 years old.These participants were given tests to measure brainpower every three years, between the ages of 70 to 82.Researchers at the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University found that those with musical experience had a slight link to greater results in tests that looked at processing speed and visuospatial reasoning.“We see these results as an exciting starting point for further investigation into how musical experience from across the life course might contribute to healthy aging,” lead author Dr.
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Amanda Holden has been branded a 'hot mama' after posting a bikini-clad snap from her summer holiday.The TV personality showed off her incredible figure in the stunning bikini as she sat on a sun lounger on a luxurious beach in Forte dei Marmi, Italy. Amanda, 52, was also enjoying a delightful Aperol Spritz cocktail as the Britain's Got Talent judge relaxed and unwound on her European flaunt. She teamed her stunning two-piece orange bikini with a cream crochet kimono and accessorised with a pair of dark sunglasses.This is the second leg of her summer break so far as she jetted off to Greece initially in a holiday with her family but then moved onto Italy for some more sun.
Maya Jama, who hosts the British version of Love Island, is heading to Fiji.
Love Island presenter Maya Jama looked stunning as she enjoyed a relaxing and well-deserved holiday after she successfully fulfilled her Love Island duties.The host showed off her incredible figure in a short video posted to her Instagram where she posted up a storm in front of a mirror, as she slipped into a brown bikini and showed off her washboard abs. Maya showed off her natural beauty as she appeared to go makeup-free, and looked like she was enjoying indulging in some downtime after the whirlwind show.
Leonardo DiCaprio appeared to enjoy another date day in Santa Barbara, California earlier this week.
The 73-year-old adventure-seeking owner of Oldham Athletic has announced he will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic for a second time to raise money for research into dementia.
Amanda Holden wowed fans as she showed off her toned body while relaxing on a beach in Italy.
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Amanda Holden has been left frustrated after uncovering a fake account using her name and photos on Instagram. The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 52, is the latest celebrity to be targeted by scammers, with the likes of Holly Willoughby also finding social media profiles using her identity over recent months. Amanda took to her Instagram Stories to vent her frustration over the situation, urging her followers to block the account and angrily questioning the motives behind the scam, which saw some of her fans asked for money.
Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry has announced her debut solo single, ‘Are You Awake?’.Taking to social media last night (August 14), the Scottish singer-songwriter confirmed that the track will arrive on September 1. Fans who pre-add or pre-save the upcoming song can unlock a 33-second preview snippet.“Please give me a sign/ Give me a Hollywood line,” Mayberry sings over a delicate piano-led instrumental in the clip.
Good Morning Britain viewers were stunned to see former boyband heartthrob Duncan James in one of the famed presenting chairs on Monday (14 August) morning. The former Blue star has stepped in for Richard Arnold as entertainment host this week, receiving a warm welcome to the “GMB family”. Veteran host Richard Madeley introduced the singer while co-host Kate Garraway quipped: “All rise”, as the band’s smash hit 2001 track blasted out and Duncan made his entrance.
Manchester United have completed the installation of 'ground-breaking' Wi-Fi at Old Trafford to improve connectivity for match-going supporters.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are gearing up for a brand new season of Welcome To Wrexham.
The line-up for 2023’s Strictly Come Dancing has been announced, with Les Dennis being named as the final contestant to hit the dancefloor.The TV presenter, 69, confirmed rumours that he would be appearing on the celebrity dance show on Good Morning Britain, where he told hosts Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh how “thrilled” he was to be putting on his dancing shoes. "I'm thrilled to be doing this iconic wonderful show as I approach my 70th birthday! In my career, I’ve always gone for challenges outside my comfort zone and this is the ultimate one! Can’t wait," he said on the show.
Queen’s Brian May has taken to social media to hit out at the ongoing badger cull in England, describing it as a “blood bath”.The comments came in light of the way that the English government is working to end the spread of Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) in cattle, which has led to a widespread cull of badgers.Taking to social media, the iconic guitarist revealed that he is currently working on a new documentary in partnership with the BBC, investigating the spread of the disease across UK farms.In the footage, May shared that he had visited a farm in South Wales in a “search for the truth” on whether the root of the issue is predominantly due to badgers spreading Bovine TB to cattle – and whether killing badgers will reduce the spread or not.“And so returning home with another piece of the jigsaw puzzle,” he said, travelling home after visiting the farm. “But at least hats off to Wales for looking for a humane solution.
Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble has shared his new solo single as Almost Nothing, ‘Instant Love’. Check it out first on NME below, as Woomble also tells us about his new project, supporting The Walkmen, and what’s next for the Scottish cult rockers.After launching his new “genre-fluid” electro-tinged project under his new moniker with the new single ‘Anything Whatever’, now Woomble has shared the elegiac but “positive” next taster of his next album with ‘Instant Love’.“It’s not a song that defines the record but is a really good indication of what’s to come,” Woomble told NME.
Melanie and Martina Grant, now 51, shot to fame as the so-called Fun House twins on the long running game show of the same name. Fun House, which was fronted by host Pat Sharp, saw the red team and the yellow team go head to head as they took on a series of games and an obstacle course in a bid to win an array of fabulous prizes. Contestants who were lucky enough to win would go home with a bag of goodies including cameras, sports equipment, cinema tickets, toys and more.To aid them as much as possible, Melanie and Martina acted as Cheerleaders for the red and yellow teams respectively.
The outgoing Chair of BAFTA has used his exit interview to urge writers, actors and studios to “come together to find a fair, equitable solution,” while pointing to gains required in “hidden areas” of diversity.
Sex Pistols‘ iconic artwork and a legend of the punk scene, has died aged 76.The news of his death was broken by Louder Than War, with no cause of death or further details yet revealed.Reid’s career was defined by the British punk explosion of the late 1970s, where he created memorable artwork for Sex Pistols hits including ‘God Save The Queen’ and more.His décollage-style creations became synonymous with the movement, and are inextricably linked with the Sex Pistols’ style and sound.Paying tribute to Reid online, author Jon Savage, who worked alongside Reid on a 1987 book, said: “RIP Jamie Reid, best known as the designer for the classic Sex Pistols era 1976-79.“His ability to render complex ideas in eye catching visuals was their perfect accompaniment. He and I did a book together in 1987: it’s a good one.”RIP Jamie Reid, best known as the designer for the classic Sex Pistols era 1976-79.
The animators of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem were taken care of by not being overworked. Director Jeff Rowe and producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg made sure the staff could work on the animated movie while continuing to maintain a good work-life balance.