Ambient music is a common tool people use to help themselves focus when working or studying. Its calming atmosphere makes it ...

A new study found that older adults who play or listen to music frequently have a lower risk of developing dementia.

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...

Ever heard just a snippet of a song and instantly known what comes next? Or picked up the rhythm of a chorus after just a few notes? New research from the Center for Music in the Brain at Aarhus ...

This post is a review of I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music As Medicine. By Daniel J. Levitin. W.W. Norton & Co. 405 pp. $32.50. In 1993, Nature magazine reported on a study suggesting that ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A music-based training program that challenges both the body and the mind may improve brain function and mood among seniors, suggests a new study from Switzerland. "The ...

A brain-healthy lifestyle includes physical wellness, nutrition, emotional well-being, and social connection. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, like the Mediterranean diet, can ...