Think playing an instrument is just a childhood pastime or a talent reserved for the naturally gifted? Think again. Picking up a musical instrument later in life isn’t just a fulfilling creative ...

In fact, picking up an instrument later in life offers significant benefits for cognitive health and engagement. Dr Steven Allder, a consultant neurologist at Re, highlights how this creative ...

Maintaining cognitive function is a top priority for Americans over the age of 50, and while diet and exercise are widely known to help, scientists are pointing to a less obvious, yet incredibly ...

After pain was induced, the musicians reported experiencing less discomfort overall. And while the hand map in non-musicians' ...

Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand ...

Playing a musical instrument in older adulthood might help the brain. Source: decrand/Pixabay Imagine a world without music. There are no high school marching bands, no commercial jingles, and no need ...

Experts say the more we challenge our brains as we age, the more resilient it becomes—and “learning a new instrument is a full-brain workout.” After the age of 40, the average brain decreases 5 ...

When it comes to brain health, some things are out of your control. Age is the biggest risk factor for developing dementia, ...