A woman and a little girl sit at a piano. Music is more than its emotive powers. Playing an instrument can bring unexpected physical and even health benefits, too. It’s great for cognitive health ...

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From strumming a guitar next to a campfire to entertaining guests with a piano piece at a formal dinner, being able to play a musical instrument is unquestionably rewarding. Yet, evidence suggests ...

There is a lot of interest in finding ways to help people get smarter and more effective at what they do in life. That is one reason why brain training apps continue to be popular despite evidence ...

Your brain might age better if you play a musical instrument or sing in a choir, research has found. Engaging in and creating music in some way has been linked to better brain health in later years of ...

School kids are rough on the musical instruments they play, and it can be expensive for a school district to send them off to be fixed when they are broken. So, Cherry Creek Schools has figured out a ...

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 ...