Avoiding music or listening to specific genres, and avoiding music with negative messages, may help preserve brain space and support longevity.

“I almost never listen to music when I'm driving in the car. Not that my music is not good for longevity. I suppose if you like the music, that could improve your longevity. But I don't like a lot of modern music, guys. You'll make fun of me for this, but I like classical music. A little bit of classic rock, a little bit of country. Not that much hip hop, not that much rap. I don't like music that makes me angry or stressed. And I'm actually kind of sensitive to the messages that are coming into my body through lyrics, subliminally or not so subliminally.”