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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study ties playing a musical instrument to better memory and executive function (the ability to perform complex tasks). People who play musical instruments as they get older seem to have even ...

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 ...

Rivas and Alvarez hadn’t met by the time they were individually considering treatment options. But their common experience would lead them to play music together under very special circumstances.

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 ...