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 ...

It's never too late to take up a new instrument. In fact, a new instrument can help keep the mind young and spry. Regardless of your age, here are some of the best musical instruments for Baby Boomers ...

Learning a musical instrument, particularly through improvisation, could boost cognitive skills such as learning and memory ...

Improvising music could help to improve older people's cognitive skills, such as learning and memory, according to research ...

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 ...

A new study that suggests listening to or playing music could slash the risk of dementia might have you singing a new tune. Adults over 70 who regularly listen to music were nearly 40% less likely to ...

New research from the University of Sheffield and Western Sydney University has found learning to play an instrument can ...

Parents often encourage their kids to pick up a musical instrument, as playing an instrument is thought to have all sorts of positive effects on brain development. Indeed, there is ample evidence from ...