More used to running on wheels and burrowing, these fluffy fellas became genuine ham-stars of a new advert set to hit television screens in December. The animals are pictured playing with tiny ...

Generations of parents have told their children to practice their musical instruments. Parents have good reason to keep on top of their children’s musical education, since learning an instrument is ...

Music is said to be a language that transcends all others. But traditional instruments are not always as inclusive as they could be. Now, another instrument is about to open up the music scene like no ...

Playing a musical instrument or singing could help keep the brain healthy in older age, UK researchers suggest. Practising and reading music may help sustain good memory and the ability to solve ...

MUSIC is the key to tranquillity as adults turn to their instruments when in need of a pick me up. A poll of 1,000 people who play the guitar, piano and drums found a quarter experience a sense of ...

If you're looking for a new hobby or skill, why not try learning a musical instrument? Learning and playing an instrument has some real benefits to boosting your mood and mental health, as it sparks ...

Jimi Hendrix performing in 1967. Guitar was among the instruments non-players most wanted to pick up (Svenska Dagbladet/AFP via Getty ) Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest ...

Those who are blessed with long lives will eventually experience a decline in cognitive functions, and working memory is particularly susceptible. However, various forms of exercise and activities ...

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