May 19, 2011 Playing An Instrument May Help Preserve Hearing Edit Delete Tags Autopost Middle-aged musicians scored better on hearing tests than people who didn't play instruments. How we use our senses and brains can shape the people we become, a researcher says.Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/05/16/136218577/playing-an-instrument-may-help-preserve-hearing?ft=1&f=1007nancy pelosi harry reid john mccain al gore bill clinton