A new study finds that non-musicians' brains are just as good as professionals' at integrating musical context and predicting melodies.

Senior staff writer Anna Mammarelli argues that instrumental music boosts focus while lyrics distract and fuel cultural overstimulation.

The good news? You don’t need to run a marathon or learn rocket science. From puzzles to knitting and music, there are plenty of sofa-friendly hobbies that could give your brain a meaningful workout.

Playing the classic video game Tetris could offer a novel approach to reducing distressing memories following trauma, a new ...

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Playing Tetris could help reduce distressing memories of trauma, a trial has found. Health workers who played the classic computer game as part of their treatment experienced fewer flashbacks, ...

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In a year full of breakouts across both the independent scene and the mainstream alike, ranging from the likes of Ella Langley and Zach Top to The Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival, Stephen ...

The ukulele is an accessible instrument that almost anyone can learn to play. It’s an enjoyable way to enter the world of music-making, with all its benefits.

Nine years into his marriage to Cassandra, Clyde developed dementia. He put down his guitar and quit his job. But music he ...