Across 2026, The Brain Song reviews have ignited a new discussion inside the neuroscience community: can sound frequencies alone sharpen memory, boost focus, and help the aging brain stay alert? For ...

Lately, I’ve become interested in ways for older adults to maintain (or improve) their brain health and cognitive function. Last month, I wrote about intriguing research suggesting that listening to ...

The notion that mastering a musical instrument is solely for the young or the naturally talented is being challenged. In fact, picking up an instrument later in life offers significant benefits for ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical made in your brain. It carries messages to your nerve cells. Dopamine is also a hormone made in your adrenal glands that gets released into your bloodstream ...