What is the connection between playing a musical instrument and being a good figure skater? We asked some musically-gifted ...

Kyoto, Japan -- Those who are blessed with long lives will eventually experience a decline in cognitive functions, and working memory is particularly susceptible. However, various forms of exercise ...

Those who are blessed with long lives will eventually experience a decline in cognitive functions, and working memory is particularly susceptible. However, various forms of exercise and activities ...

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 ...

Learning and playing a musical instrument can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. Usually done in childhood or early adulthood, but it is never too late to learn. An increasing number ...

Practicing and reading music is a complex endeavor, so complex that experts believe it could help sustain good memory. New ...

A study by the University of Sheffield and the University of Western Sydney has shown that improvising to music can help improve cognitive skills in the elderly. This was reported by Medical Xpress ...

Over a third (35%) of musically-inclined Brits say playing a tune helps to boost their mood – with a quarter claiming their musical instruments are their most prized possessions. Three in ten Brits ...