Music can lift your spirits, calm your nerves, or break your heart in a few notes. It can also nudge what you remember, but not always in the way you might expect. A new study takes a close look at ...

The childhood songs stuck in your head are actually protecting your memory Remember singing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” ...

Scientists are gradually understanding more about how and when music therapy works. One of the known uses of music in therapy is for Alzheimer’s and dementia therapy, where listening to music can help ...

As you navigate through the chaos of life, balancing meetings, errands, and endless notifications, forgetfulness often becomes a regular visitor. But what if the key to boosting your memory was as ...

Maintaining mental sharpness in today’s fast-paced world is more crucial than ever. With the increasing demands on our cognitive abilities, people seek practical solutions to enhance their memory and ...

Rekha Thirumlai is the founder of Sing For Smiles, a student-led nonprofit with a home base at C. G. Woodson High School. The group volunteers at local retirement homes and memory care centers, ...

You're driving home at night, windows down, and a song you haven’t heard in years comes on. Suddenly, you’re no longer in your car. You’re at a high school dance, slow-dancing with someone you haven’t ...

MANASSAS, Va. — Most choirs strive for perfect pitch. But at one Manassas, Va. choir, hitting the right notes matters less than hitting the heart. RELATED: How a rare instrument is helping a Virginia ...

There are songs that can transport us to memorable moments from our past, especially from our adolescence. Those memories are often vivid, conjuring up intense feelings about a first love, a broken ...

This song feels like a shared coming-of-age story. Boomers often remember listening closely to the lyrics, trying to decode meaning and history. It played during a period when music felt intertwined ...