An Israeli expert on music and the mind explains that listening to the right tunes really can reduce cortisol levels and improve your mood, whether you are in pain, lonely or sad.

A YOUNG woman was able to listen to music through her phone - while undergoing brain surgery to remove a tumour. Brooke MacFadyen, 24, underwent Awake Craniotomy - a procedure to remove primary ...

By Ben Barry via SWNS A man who was diagnosed with a brain tumor has turned the noise of an MRI machine into music - to relax ...

Neuroscientists have discovered brain cells that form multiple coordinate systems to tell us 'where we are' in a sequence of behaviors. These cells can play out different sequences of actions, just ...

Feeling mentally stuck? Discover three science-backed "Power Pivots" to reset your mind in just 30 minutes—without adding ...

This brain teaser will test your attentiveness and intelligence, so be sure to focus closely. The more you practice puzzles like this, the sharper your concentration becomes. The music note has ...

Nootropics, often referred to as “smart drugs” or cognitive enhancers, are supplements designed to boost brain power and improve mental performance. On days when the focus is difficult ...

In the Brain, Music, and Learning team, we investigate various music-related phenomena that are relevant to learning, teaching, and music enjoyment in our every-day life. Our studies cover music ...

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My upstairs neighbours think they can mask their raucous sex with loud music — wrong. Beethoven’s fifth ... It’s gotten to the point where her brain has started spotting two of ...

Your brain deserves just as much care as your body, and it doesn’t take a gym to keep it sharp. Walking, cycling, and swimming are simple activities that can boost your cognitive health ...

You may think the food is bananas, but experts say there is another type of fruit that improves brain function. This is good news for anyone with a sweet tooth, as they taste delicious.

Perhaps that’s no surprise given that the concept can be difficult for the brain to grasp. It takes children longer ... A nonzero number to the power of zero gives you one; zero to a power of a ...