A woman and a little girl sit at a piano. Music is more than its emotive powers. Playing an instrument can bring unexpected physical and even health benefits, too. It’s great for cognitive health ...

Music should be considered an easy, accessible way to maintain the brain, according to a study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Scientists at the University of Exeter ...

For weeks I observed the activity in the GC lounge at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. On schooldays it is filled with students in search of a place to accomplish any number of important tasks – from ...

Your brain might age better if you play a musical instrument or sing in a choir, research has found. Engaging in and creating music in some way has been linked to better brain health in later years of ...

From strumming a guitar next to a campfire to entertaining guests with a piano piece at a formal dinner, being able to play a musical instrument is unquestionably rewarding. Yet, evidence suggests ...

Michael Hornberger does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

There is a lot of interest in finding ways to help people get smarter and more effective at what they do in life. That is one reason why brain training apps continue to be popular despite evidence ...