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. The study, ...

This is the 78th instalment in aseries on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. I am listening to music as I write this: “Out of My ...

When you go to your next concert or listen to your favorite music on an app, you might first consider the lighting around you. Music is widely known for its ability to arouse, change moods or trigger ...

Familiar melodies from Minecraft get a fresh sound through violin. A creative take on nostalgic game music. #MinecraftViolin #GameMusicCover #ViolinTwist #NostalgicMusic #CreativeCover ...

Listening to your favorite singers may do more than lift your mood -- it could also protect your brain. A study from Australian researchers found that older adults who regularly listened to music had ...

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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Because opioid pain medications carry risks of addiction and other side effects, many hospitals are adopting non-drug treatments like music therapy to improve pain management. A new ...

Minecraft's Reddit community ranks among the least toxic in gaming discussion, according to a new analysis of major franchise subreddits. The study, conducted by video-game asset marketplace Chicks ...

For as long as we’ve been making music, we’ve been using it as a way to communicate with others. Before the advent of recording, we performed our music face-to-face. Soon, physical music on vinyl, ...

Do you think that Spotify's suggestions for new music are getting stranger all the time? It may be because of you. In a unique study, 15 years of listening data shows that musical taste becomes more ...