Would you like to your brain to keep working at top capacity, especially as you get older? Two new studies both suggest that playing a musical instrument can help. And—good news—you can start at any ...

“Music can change the world because it can change people.” —Bono The brain adapts. What isn’t used is lost, and what’s used constantly is bolstered. If a finger or entire limb is removed, the part of ...

Whether the music is orchestral, rock, country, or jazz, most seniors like to listen to some kind of music. Music can soothe or energize, make us happy or sad, but the kind we like to hear does ...

Listening to our favorite music activates the same parts of the brain as food and sex, reveals new research. The study showed that listening to the tunes we like most affects the function of the brain ...

Your brain powers every thought, emotion, and action you take, yet many everyday habits can quietly chip away at its health. From skipping quality sleep and sitting too long to listening to loud music ...