Play & Dance

Researchers combined functional MRI scans with advanced artificial intelligence to show how the human brain integrates sound and motion, uncovering distinct neural signatures in professional dancers.

Older adults who regularly listen to or play music appear to have significantly lower risks of dementia and cognitive decline. The data suggests that musical engagement could be a powerful, enjoyable tool for supporting cognitive resilience in aging.

When does our taste in music stagnate?

People who cut up the dance floor tend to be more agreeable and more open than wallflowers, according to an analysis at German research institute Max-Planck-Gesellchaft which studied professional and amateur dancers in Germany and Sweden. People who dance were found to be more extroverted and less neurotic than others, including even musicians who ...