India, Dec. 26 -- The modern world is an overwhelming place to survive, let alone live. As such, we are becoming increasingly conscious of our mental health.

It is prudent to actively seek to protect the brain as we age. However, according to Dr Jay Jagannathan, a Michigan-based neurosurgeon specialising in cranial and spinal surgery, it is not simply scans, pills and regular appointments.

Taking to Instagram on 22 December, Dr Sethi elaborated on the ways listening to music affects the brain and impacts its long-term health.

"Some of the most powerful signals for long-term brain health come from daily engagement - how often we activate memory, emotion, and movement together," he wrote in the caption.

Music, he noted, "lights up multi...