STORRS, Conn. — Music makes us tap our feet and feel emotions without us consciously deciding to do so. But why? According to fascinating research, it’s not just about your brain predicting what comes ...

Music’s influence on the brain is documented in conditions ranging from dementia to epilepsy. Both music participation and appreciation are tied to improvements in executive function and memory so how ...

“Music is the medicine of the mind.” That is what American soldier and politician John A. Logan (1826–1886) once said. I kind of agree with it. Being a classically trained mezzosoprano, I know from ...

Researchers are using works by Johann Sebastian Bach, along with MEG and MRI scans, to investigate how the brain compensates for age-related changes. Older people are just as capable as younger ...

Older adults who regularly listen to or play music appear to have significantly lower risks of dementia and cognitive decline. The data suggests that musical engagement could be a powerful, enjoyable ...

Everyone has different habits. Some people prefer to have some background noise, like music, going when they’re working or exercising. Others need complete and total silence to be able to accomplish ...

Scientists have identified a rare condition in which people feel no pleasure from music, revealing a surprising disconnect between the brain’s auditory and reward systems.

Listening to or playing music later in life could do more than lift your spirits – it might also help keep your mind sharp. A study of more than 10,000 older adults has found that people who regularly ...