Why you Should Pick up a New Instrument no Matter Your Age
Yelena Gidenko, PhD Yelena Gidenko, PhD

Why you Should Pick up a New Instrument no Matter Your Age

Learning new things. It’s one of the best ways to enrich our lives and promote better brain health at all ages. All new learning is great, but studies have shown that practicing things like language learning and learning to play a new instrument are specifically beneficial.  Picking up a new instrument has been shown to cause structural changes within the brain, thus improving memory, mood, and cognitive function. Let’s break it down…

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Language Learning: One of The Best Things You Can do For Your Brain
Yelena Gidenko, PhD Yelena Gidenko, PhD

Language Learning: One of The Best Things You Can do For Your Brain

We’ve previously talked about the importance of new learning for keeping your brain in tip-top shape, and today we’re taking that concept a little further. One of the best and most documented ways to stimulate our grey matter and improve the health of our brains is to learn a new language. Let’s find out why.

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The Importance of Learning New Things
Yelena Gidenko, PhD Yelena Gidenko, PhD

The Importance of Learning New Things

Children and young adults going through education are constantly engaging their brains and learning new things. But as we progress into adulthood, life can sometimes settle into predictable patterns. However, not only can new learning boost your confidence, motivation, and sense of well-being, but it also has a direct impact on your gray and white matter. Let’s find out more.

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