Music is Good For Your Mental Health and Now Scientists Agree

Did you know that music not only “calms the wild beast”, but can also be a powerful tool for our health? Listening to music and playing an instrument not only improves our mental well-being, but also our brain plasticity and cognitive abilities. We take a closer look. Few people can resist the power of music. … Read more

Can physical activity help protect the brain as we age? Here’s what study says

Researchers have found that physical activity it can help protect cognitive abilities as we age. The study findings were published in the journal Sport Sciences for Health. “This finding doesn’t say, ‘If you’re older, you should go out and start running marathons,’” said Marissa Gogniat, the study’s lead author and a recent psychology doctorate graduate … Read more