Could creative pursuits, such as playing a musical instrument, help delay brain aging? Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images “If we can identify everyday activities that help the brain stay ‘younger’ ...

Results from the research team’s brain-activity simulator show regions of brain where activity was significantly predicted by the simulator from features of music and movement, employing cross-modal ...

When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...

Have you ever wondered why a drumbeat makes your foot tap before you even realize it? It’s not magic or mystical prediction; it’s the brain weaving biology and culture into every rhythm and harmony.

As spring 2026 unfolds, educators and parents are swapping traditional kids' songs for a new wave of AI-generated dance tracks and movement-focused playlists designed to instantly reset energy levels.

We can easily recognize dance. Dance is defined as a successive series of purposeful rhythmic steps or body movements performed in coordination with music. Dancing engages the mind and activates ...

Scientists have directly measured what experienced tango dancers often describe as a feeling: when two partners move well ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Music changes how we feel. Not just emotionally, but biologically. You don’t have to be at a concert to notice it.

A neurologist has shared one of the “best things for your brain”. According to the expert, this hobby is a powerful way to ...

We all know that the songs of our youth are like time capsules that can make us feel young again. As we grow older, most of us typically experience a decline in mental and physical fitness, which can ...