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Some signs of aging are easy to ignore. In particular, when your memory dulls or conversations get harder to follow, it can affect daily life frustratingly. The good news is that one hobby—musical ...

Birding offers an easy, inclusive way to enjoy nature that fits any lifestyle and requires little more than curiosity. This low-impact hobby keeps your body moving, improves balance and heart health, ...

A new study found that playing an instrument could be super beneficial for your brain health. The results suggest the brain processes of older folks who play instruments actually act similar to those ...

The quest for a sharper mind in later life often leads people to crossword puzzles, brain-training apps, or specialized diets. But if you’re looking for a single activity that acts like a full-body ...

Would you like to your brain to keep working at top capacity, especially as you get older? Two new studies both suggest that playing a musical instrument can help. And—good news—you can start at any ...

It’s easy to dismiss just-because hobbies like painting or poetry as silly little things you do to busy your hands or find a brief escape from the drama or drudgery of life. But a new study including ...