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

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 ...

The notion that mastering a musical instrument is solely for the young or the naturally talented is being challenged. In fact, picking up an instrument later in life offers significant benefits for ...

“We show that when writing by hand, brain connectivity patterns are far more elaborate than when typewriting on a keyboard,” writes Audrey van der Meer, a brain researcher at the Norwegian University ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cognitive training can help improve student engagement and performance, while building a foundation for robust brain health in the future.