Neuroscientists are closing in on a striking idea: some brain cells appear to be tuned specifically to music, firing in ...

Here’s an activity that hits all of the right notes. Having hobbies later in life isn’t just a good way to kill time, it can also help you maintain social connections and give your brain a boost. Now, ...

In two separate studies, researchers learned more about the way that our brains respond to music. One study found that brain neurons synchronize with musical rhythms, while the other showed how ...

A new study showed that regularly listening to music, whether its' from Sir Mix A Lot (pictured here) or someone else, is associated with lower likelihoods of cognitive decline and dementia. (Photo by ...

Then adulthood hits, and besides perhaps painting a wall in your new house, it’s not uncommon for creativity to go completely ...

Creativity is notoriously difficult to study as it unfolds, but musical improvisation offers a rare chance to watch spontaneous idea-generation in action.

A new study has found that learning to play music—even later in life—can improve brain function in older adults. The research was led by Dr. Jennifer MacRitchie from the University of Sheffield, in ...