Everyone loves music. But there are also many benefits of learning to play an instrument. Give the lifelong gift of music to ...

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 ...

Experts say the more we challenge our brains as we age, the more resilient it becomes—and “learning a new instrument is a full-brain workout.” After the age of 40, the average brain decreases 5 ...

If eating whole foods, getting good sleep, regular exercise are already in rotation in your longevity arsenal, consider taking up a new instrument. Research that was recently published in the journal ...

Improvising music could help to improve older people’s cognitive skills, such as learning and memory, according to research from the University of Sheffield and Western Sydney University. New research ...

Hobbies of all kinds not only foster increased confidence, they also “provide an avenue for mindfulness and ‘flow state’ focus that is essential for mental well-being,” licensed marriage and family ...

In fact, a growing body of research suggests that hobbies can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and ...

Looking for a new hobby? Experts say the best productive hobbies to try include gardening, walking, volunteering, and cooking ...