AARP Report Shows Power of Music on the Brain
Posted on 04/08/25
PR NEWSWIRE
By Rachel Nania, AARP
If you want to do something good for your brain, turn on your music player and sing along to a few songs. Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.
It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.
"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.
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(int) 31 => '23354', (int) 32 => '23355', (int) 33 => '23356', (int) 34 => '23357' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 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AARP Smart Driver™: Dekalb Township Office
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Neenah, WI
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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Report Shows Power of Music on the Brain</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/db/42/df9fd918a551bc0e701b3f72afb1/brain-health-graphic.jpg" alt="AARP Brain Health Study" width="558" height="619"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">AARP Staying Sharp Brain Health Study Infographic (PRNewsFoto/AARP)</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">PR NEWSWIRE</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>By Rachel Nania, AARP<br><br>If you want to do something good for your brain, turn on your music player and sing along to a few songs. Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dekalb-il-c37901.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-DEKALB-TOWNSHIP-OFFICE">AARP Smart Driver™: Dekalb Township Office</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Dekalb Township Office</p> <p class="loc">Dekalb, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-antioch-il-c38113.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ANTIOCH-PUBLIC-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Antioch Public Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Antioch Public Library</p> <p class="loc">Antioch, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-neenah-wi-c38118.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-NEENAHMENASHA-YMCA">AARP Smart Driver™: Neenah-menasha Ymca</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Neenah-menasha Ymca</p> <p class="loc">Neenah, WI</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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"CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where 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'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Wisconsin', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Madison', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 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=> '23333', (int) 11 => '23334', (int) 12 => '23335', (int) 13 => '23336', (int) 14 => '23337', (int) 15 => '23338', (int) 16 => '23339', (int) 17 => '23340', (int) 18 => '23341', (int) 19 => '23342', (int) 20 => '23343', (int) 21 => '23344', (int) 22 => '23345', (int) 23 => '23346', (int) 24 => '23347', (int) 25 => '23348', (int) 26 => '23349', (int) 27 => '23350', (int) 28 => '23351', (int) 29 => '23352', (int) 30 => '23353', (int) 31 => '23354', (int) 32 => '23355', (int) 33 => '23356', (int) 34 => '23357' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Report Shows Power of Music on the Brain</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/db/42/df9fd918a551bc0e701b3f72afb1/brain-health-graphic.jpg" alt="AARP Brain Health Study" width="558" height="619"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">AARP Staying Sharp Brain Health Study Infographic (PRNewsFoto/AARP)</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">PR NEWSWIRE</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>By Rachel Nania, AARP<br><br>If you want to do something good for your brain, turn on your music player and sing along to a few songs. Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e54437fff2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e54437fff2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180b80c4e268f7f8bb6b7', 'city' => 'Madison', 'state' => 'WI', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Madison', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'madison-wi' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Monona', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'monona-wi' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Mc Farland', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'mc-farland-wi' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Middleton', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'middleton-wi' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Mcfarland', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'mcfarland-wi' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Verona', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'verona-wi' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Fitchburg', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'fitchburg-wi' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Waunakee', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'waunakee-wi' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Oregon', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'oregon-wi' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Cottage Grove', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'cottage-grove-wi' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Windsor', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'windsor-wi' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Sun Prairie', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'sun-prairie-wi' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Deforest', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'deforest-wi' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'De Forest', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'de-forest-wi' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Cross Plains', 'state' => 'WI', 'sef_url' => 'cross-plains-wi' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'madison-wi', (int) 1 => 'monona-wi', (int) 2 => 'mc-farland-wi', (int) 3 => 'middleton-wi', (int) 4 => 'verona-wi', (int) 5 => 'fitchburg-wi', (int) 6 => 'waunakee-wi', (int) 7 => 'oregon-wi', (int) 8 => 'cottage-grove-wi', (int) 9 => 'windsor-wi', (int) 10 => 'sun-prairie-wi', (int) 11 => 'de-forest-wi' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 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'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": 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Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dekalb-il-c37901.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-DEKALB-TOWNSHIP-OFFICE">AARP Smart Driver™: Dekalb Township Office</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Dekalb Township Office</p> <p class="loc">Dekalb, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-antioch-il-c38113.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ANTIOCH-PUBLIC-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Antioch Public Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Antioch Public Library</p> <p class="loc">Antioch, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-neenah-wi-c38118.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-NEENAHMENASHA-YMCA">AARP Smart Driver™: Neenah-menasha Ymca</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Neenah-menasha Ymca</p> <p class="loc">Neenah, WI</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Report Shows Power of Music on the Brain</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/db/42/df9fd918a551bc0e701b3f72afb1/brain-health-graphic.jpg" alt="AARP Brain Health Study" width="558" height="619"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">AARP Staying Sharp Brain Health Study Infographic (PRNewsFoto/AARP)</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">PR NEWSWIRE</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>By Rachel Nania, AARP<br><br>If you want to do something good for your brain, turn on your music player and sing along to a few songs. Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank">AARP Wisconsin</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/madison-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680e54437fff2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680e54437fff2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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"CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where 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'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Wisconsin', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Madison', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 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=> '23333', (int) 11 => '23334', (int) 12 => '23335', (int) 13 => '23336', (int) 14 => '23337', (int) 15 => '23338', (int) 16 => '23339', (int) 17 => '23340', (int) 18 => '23341', (int) 19 => '23342', (int) 20 => '23343', (int) 21 => '23344', (int) 22 => '23345', (int) 23 => '23346', (int) 24 => '23347', (int) 25 => '23348', (int) 26 => '23349', (int) 27 => '23350', (int) 28 => '23351', (int) 29 => '23352', (int) 30 => '23353', (int) 31 => '23354', (int) 32 => '23355', (int) 33 => '23356', (int) 34 => '23357' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dekalb-il-c37901.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-DEKALB-TOWNSHIP-OFFICE">AARP Smart Driver™: Dekalb Township Office</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Dekalb Township Office</p> <p class="loc">Dekalb, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-antioch-il-c38113.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ANTIOCH-PUBLIC-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Antioch Public Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Antioch Public Library</p> <p class="loc">Antioch, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-neenah-wi-c38118.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-NEENAHMENASHA-YMCA">AARP Smart Driver™: Neenah-menasha Ymca</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Neenah-menasha Ymca</p> <p class="loc">Neenah, WI</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'madison-wi-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Wisconsin', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Madison', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/WI?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGWI-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'Wisconsin', 'contactus_email' => 'WIAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpwi', 'state_contract_id' => '56038', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/wisconsin.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820119099001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-wisconsins-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-wi-2020-07-22.html', 'State_Label' => 'Wisconsin's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-wisconsin-wi-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'madison-wi', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpwi', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wisconsin/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wisconsin/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/wisconsin.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Wisconsin', 'county' => 'Dane', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.400703430176, (int) 1 => (float) 43.063201904297 ), 'latitude' => (float) 43.063201904297, 'longitude' => (float) -89.400703430176, 'city_state' => 'Madison, WI', 'city_state_search' => 'Madison WI,Madisen WI', 'pilot_name' => 'Madison', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 276, 'community_name' => 'Madison', 'community_state' => 'WI', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'madison-wi', 'title' => 'Madison, WI', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Madison', 'tracking_code_town' => 'MADISON', 'tracking_code_state' => 'WI', 'ad_state' => 'wi', 'ad_city' => 'madison', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '53701', 'sef_url' => 'madison-wi', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/madison-wi/', 'alt_names' => 'Madison,Madisen', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '53701', (int) 1 => '53702', (int) 2 => '53703', (int) 3 => '53704', (int) 4 => '53705', (int) 5 => '53706', (int) 6 => '53707', (int) 7 => '53708', (int) 8 => '53711', (int) 9 => '53713', (int) 10 => '53714', (int) 11 => '53715', (int) 12 => '53716', (int) 13 => '53717', (int) 14 => '53718', (int) 15 => '53719', (int) 16 => '53725', (int) 17 => '53726', (int) 18 => '53744', (int) 19 => '53774', (int) 20 => '53777', (int) 21 => '53778', (int) 22 => '53779', (int) 23 => '53782', (int) 24 => '53783', (int) 25 => '53784', (int) 26 => '53785', (int) 27 => '53786', (int) 28 => '53788', (int) 29 => '53789', (int) 30 => '53790', (int) 31 => '53791', (int) 32 => '53792', (int) 33 => '53793', (int) 34 => '53794' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'madison-wi', (int) 1 => 'madisen-wi', (int) 2 => 'state-capitol-wi', (int) 3 => 'maple-bluff-wi', (int) 4 => 'shorewood-hills-wi', (int) 5 => 'fitchburg-wi', (int) 6 => 'monona-wi', (int) 7 => 'monona-grove-wi', (int) 8 => 'wi-lottery-wi', (int) 9 => 'american-family-ins-co-wi', (int) 10 => 'wi-cheeseman-wi', (int) 11 => 'electronic-data-systems-wi', (int) 12 => 'wi-dept-revenue-box-59-wi', (int) 13 => 'wi-dept-revenue-box-34-wi', (int) 14 => 'madison-gas-and-electric-wi', (int) 15 => 'wi-dept-revenue-box-268-wi', (int) 16 => 'madison-business-reply-mail-wi', (int) 17 => 'univ-of-wis-hosp-hlth-sc-ctr-wi', (int) 18 => 'swiss-colony-bus-reply-wi', (int) 19 => 'swiss-colony-wi' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '23323', (int) 1 => '23324', (int) 2 => '23325', (int) 3 => '23326', (int) 4 => '23327', (int) 5 => '23328', (int) 6 => '23329', (int) 7 => '23330', (int) 8 => '23331', (int) 9 => '23332', (int) 10 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Report Shows Power of Music on the Brain</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/db/42/df9fd918a551bc0e701b3f72afb1/brain-health-graphic.jpg" alt="AARP Brain Health Study" width="558" height="619"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">AARP Staying Sharp Brain Health Study Infographic (PRNewsFoto/AARP)</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">PR NEWSWIRE</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>By Rachel Nania, AARP<br><br>If you want to do something good for your brain, turn on your music player and sing along to a few songs. Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dekalb-il-c37901.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-DEKALB-TOWNSHIP-OFFICE">AARP Smart Driver™: Dekalb Township Office</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Dekalb Township Office</p> <p class="loc">Dekalb, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-antioch-il-c38113.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ANTIOCH-PUBLIC-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Antioch Public Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Antioch Public Library</p> <p class="loc">Antioch, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-neenah-wi-c38118.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-NEENAHMENASHA-YMCA">AARP Smart Driver™: Neenah-menasha Ymca</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Neenah-menasha Ymca</p> <p class="loc">Neenah, WI</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Report Shows Power of Music on the Brain</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/db/42/df9fd918a551bc0e701b3f72afb1/brain-health-graphic.jpg" alt="AARP Brain Health Study" width="558" height="619"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">AARP Staying Sharp Brain Health Study Infographic (PRNewsFoto/AARP)</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">PR NEWSWIRE</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>By Rachel Nania, AARP<br><br>If you want to do something good for your brain, turn on your music player and sing along to a few songs. Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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"CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where 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'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Wisconsin', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Madison', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 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=> '23333', (int) 11 => '23334', (int) 12 => '23335', (int) 13 => '23336', (int) 14 => '23337', (int) 15 => '23338', (int) 16 => '23339', (int) 17 => '23340', (int) 18 => '23341', (int) 19 => '23342', (int) 20 => '23343', (int) 21 => '23344', (int) 22 => '23345', (int) 23 => '23346', (int) 24 => '23347', (int) 25 => '23348', (int) 26 => '23349', (int) 27 => '23350', (int) 28 => '23351', (int) 29 => '23352', (int) 30 => '23353', (int) 31 => '23354', (int) 32 => '23355', (int) 33 => '23356', (int) 34 => '23357' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dekalb-il-c37901.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-DEKALB-TOWNSHIP-OFFICE">AARP Smart Driver™: Dekalb Township Office</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Dekalb Township Office</p> <p class="loc">Dekalb, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-antioch-il-c38113.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ANTIOCH-PUBLIC-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Antioch Public Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Antioch Public Library</p> <p class="loc">Antioch, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-neenah-wi-c38118.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-NEENAHMENASHA-YMCA">AARP Smart Driver™: Neenah-menasha Ymca</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Neenah-menasha Ymca</p> <p class="loc">Neenah, WI</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'madison-wi-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Wisconsin', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Madison', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/WI?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGWI-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'Wisconsin', 'contactus_email' => 'WIAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpwi', 'state_contract_id' => '56038', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/wisconsin.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820119099001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-wisconsins-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-wi-2020-07-22.html', 'State_Label' => 'Wisconsin's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-wisconsin-wi-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'madison-wi', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpwi', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wisconsin/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wisconsin/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/wisconsin.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Wisconsin', 'county' => 'Dane', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.400703430176, (int) 1 => (float) 43.063201904297 ), 'latitude' => (float) 43.063201904297, 'longitude' => (float) -89.400703430176, 'city_state' => 'Madison, WI', 'city_state_search' => 'Madison WI,Madisen WI', 'pilot_name' => 'Madison', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 276, 'community_name' => 'Madison', 'community_state' => 'WI', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'madison-wi', 'title' => 'Madison, WI', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Madison', 'tracking_code_town' => 'MADISON', 'tracking_code_state' => 'WI', 'ad_state' => 'wi', 'ad_city' => 'madison', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '53701', 'sef_url' => 'madison-wi', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/madison-wi/', 'alt_names' => 'Madison,Madisen', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '53701', (int) 1 => '53702', (int) 2 => '53703', (int) 3 => '53704', (int) 4 => '53705', (int) 5 => '53706', (int) 6 => '53707', (int) 7 => '53708', (int) 8 => '53711', (int) 9 => '53713', (int) 10 => '53714', (int) 11 => '53715', (int) 12 => '53716', (int) 13 => '53717', (int) 14 => '53718', (int) 15 => '53719', (int) 16 => '53725', (int) 17 => '53726', (int) 18 => '53744', (int) 19 => '53774', (int) 20 => '53777', (int) 21 => '53778', (int) 22 => '53779', (int) 23 => '53782', (int) 24 => '53783', (int) 25 => '53784', (int) 26 => '53785', (int) 27 => '53786', (int) 28 => '53788', (int) 29 => '53789', (int) 30 => '53790', (int) 31 => '53791', (int) 32 => '53792', (int) 33 => '53793', (int) 34 => '53794' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'madison-wi', (int) 1 => 'madisen-wi', (int) 2 => 'state-capitol-wi', (int) 3 => 'maple-bluff-wi', (int) 4 => 'shorewood-hills-wi', (int) 5 => 'fitchburg-wi', (int) 6 => 'monona-wi', (int) 7 => 'monona-grove-wi', (int) 8 => 'wi-lottery-wi', (int) 9 => 'american-family-ins-co-wi', (int) 10 => 'wi-cheeseman-wi', (int) 11 => 'electronic-data-systems-wi', (int) 12 => 'wi-dept-revenue-box-59-wi', (int) 13 => 'wi-dept-revenue-box-34-wi', (int) 14 => 'madison-gas-and-electric-wi', (int) 15 => 'wi-dept-revenue-box-268-wi', (int) 16 => 'madison-business-reply-mail-wi', (int) 17 => 'univ-of-wis-hosp-hlth-sc-ctr-wi', (int) 18 => 'swiss-colony-bus-reply-wi', (int) 19 => 'swiss-colony-wi' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '23323', (int) 1 => '23324', (int) 2 => '23325', (int) 3 => '23326', (int) 4 => '23327', (int) 5 => '23328', (int) 6 => '23329', (int) 7 => '23330', (int) 8 => '23331', (int) 9 => '23332', (int) 10 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Report Shows Power of Music on the Brain</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/db/42/df9fd918a551bc0e701b3f72afb1/brain-health-graphic.jpg" alt="AARP Brain Health Study" width="558" height="619"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">AARP Staying Sharp Brain Health Study Infographic (PRNewsFoto/AARP)</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">PR NEWSWIRE</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>By Rachel Nania, AARP<br><br>If you want to do something good for your brain, turn on your music player and sing along to a few songs. Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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Better yet, sing and dance at the same time.<br><br>It sounds like a simple exercise, but, really, it's a full brain workout. That's because music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to a report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health</a></span></span> (GCBH). Music even gets different parts of the brain working together simultaneously.<br><br>"Nothing activates the brain like music,” says Jonathan Burdette, a professor of neuroradiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a contributor to the GCBH report. And all that brain activation translates into some serious health benefits. Researchers have found that music can improve sleep and sharpen memory, as well as reduce stress and stimulate thinking skills — all of which are good for maintaining brain health as we age.<br><br>To read more from this article visit, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/music-brain-health/?msockid=0116826ae0f9632219c997fce18a625a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain Explored</a></span></span> and to download additional brain health handouts click below:<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7a/39/d24f0ff2491ea209517b3a48f94f/aarp-handout-nourish-your-brain-healthy-diet.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Nourish Your Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7d/65/e6e8bbe840f09b8fbcc11e67e81e/aarp-handout-exercise-and-brain-health.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Exercise and Brain Health</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/02/2b/ffab7a7e4d29a672458f6b307cb0/aarp-handout-debunking-myths-about-the-aging-brain.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d9/c7/3c75c6b84df797cc5bce1944566e/handout-brain-health-resources-dec-2022.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">Brain Health Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Madison</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dekalb-il-c37901.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-DEKALB-TOWNSHIP-OFFICE">AARP Smart Driver™: Dekalb Township Office</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Dekalb Township Office</p> <p class="loc">Dekalb, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-antioch-il-c38113.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ANTIOCH-PUBLIC-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Antioch Public Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Antioch Public Library</p> <p class="loc">Antioch, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-neenah-wi-c38118.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-NEENAHMENASHA-YMCA">AARP Smart Driver™: Neenah-menasha Ymca</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Neenah-menasha Ymca</p> <p class="loc">Neenah, WI</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/madison-wi/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Madison, WI</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/madison-wi/happenings/">News Feed</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/madison-wi/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Home</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/madison-wi/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/madison-wi/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/madison-wi/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/madison-wi/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/madison-wi/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">State & Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/madison-wi/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep d-none " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/madison-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/madison-wi/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/madison-wi/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/madison-wi/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/madison-wi/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/madison-wi/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/madison-wi/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118