Studies and firsthand accounts show the “Mozart effect” is real. Violinist Ayako Yonetani says dementia patients often become alert, emotional, and momentarily lucid during her performances. One woman who had been unresponsive suddenly followed the music with brightened eyes. Families report similar breakthroughs. Research suggests classical music helps preserve gray matter, the brain region tied to memory, emotion, and cognition, offering long-term mental health benefits.
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