Everyone loves music. But there are also many benefits of learning to play an instrument. Give the lifelong gift of music to ...

Didn't learn a musical instrument? It may not be too late to benefit. A new study suggests that learning an instrument in your seventies may help preserve memory and reduce age-related brain shrinkage ...

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 ...

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 ...

It has long been understood that musical training brings many positive effects, cognitively and emotionally. Much of the previous research, however, has focused on children. And in fact, when we tend ...

If eating whole foods, getting good sleep, regular exercise are already in rotation in your longevity arsenal, consider taking up a new instrument. Research that was recently published in the journal ...

For many parents, enrolling their children in music lessons is more about helping them discover new hobbies. But many are unaware of the fact that learning music can have much deeper effects on a ...

Research suggests certain hobbies may support memory, focus, and brain health after 50, helping keep your mind active as you age.

Simple daily habits can shape your brain health over time. A neurologist explains five lifestyle changes that may improve ...