Making music is a mental workout. The brain must simultaneously co-ordinate sound and vision, as well as fine motor control, focus and imagination. Over time this stretches the brain like a muscle.

A neurologist has revealed one of the "best things for your brain". According to the specialist, this particular pastime is a ...

A large-scale international study found that creative activities such as music, dance, painting and even certain video games may help keep the brain biologically "younger." Researchers from 13 ...

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 ...

Music affects us so deeply that it can essentially take control of our brain waves and get our bodies moving. Now, neuroscientists at Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute are taking advantage of ...

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, ...

If you want to keep your brain sharp, pick up a paintbrush!

The human brain operates as a tireless prediction machine. It watches a dropped glass and anticipates the shatter. It listens ...

A lot of young adults reported listening to background music while completing different tasks. However, one segment did so more frequently. Everyone has different habits. Some people prefer to have ...