A new study has found that learning to play a musical instrument could be the secret to keeping our brains young. Scientists connected to the new study also shared a second benefit: They found that ...

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 ...

Making music is a mental workout. The brain must simultaneously co-ordinate sound and vision, as well as fine motor control, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Ever played a few keys on the piano or picked up a guitar and strummed a few chords? Just knowing how to play a few notes can influence your brain's chemistry. Now imagine what all ...

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 ...

The positive effects of playing a musical instrument range from improving brain efficiency to heightening speech processing, which makes it easier to understand what people are saying in a noisy ...

Jan. 28 (UPI) --Playing a musical instrument is linked to better brain health in older adults, including better memory and problem-solving capability, according to new British research published ...

Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Exeter. Engaging in music throughout your ...

A new study published by researchers at the University of Bath demonstrates the positive impact learning to play a musical instrument has on the brain's ability to process sights and sounds, and shows ...

Playing a musical instrument or singing could help keep the brain healthy in older age, UK researchers suggest. Practising and reading music may help sustain good memory and the ability to solve ...

Many people believe intelligence is a fixed trait you receive at birth and cannot change. Scientific discoveries paint a completely different picture of how the human brain actually works. Your ...

Piano especially associated with improved mental processes in those over 40, Exeter University research finds Playing a musical instrument or joining a choir is linked to better memory and thinking ...