Research consistently shows that staying active helps older adults reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease ...

When Lucy Zhang first listened to recordings of humpback whale songs, she didn’t expect to hear the makings of a symphony. But while playing the recordings, the Saratoga High School senior recognized ...

Ever since she was little, Andrea Barrera has been drawn to dreamcatchers. The 17-year-old senior at Napa High School said she feels safe with them around and believes in their ability to keep ...

Gabriella Mathew juggles a lot of passions. An all-county flute player since fourth grade, a former Junior Varsity hooper, and an active member of her church service projects, the high school junior ...

Sofia Salinas, a senior studying music industry at the Thornton School of Music, has organized an accessible virtual concert in support of those with ALS that people around the nation can easily tune ...

It’s all smiles as seniors living with dementia gather with young people in a program designed to bring about empathy and respect. At ONEgeneration, a non-profit that brings seniors and preschoolers ...

A recent Mayo Clinic article by neurologist Nathan Seven shared research suggesting that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease ...

Listening to or playing music later in life could do more than lift your spirits – it might also help keep your mind sharp. A study of more than 10,000 older adults has found that people who regularly ...

Michael Eichten, 67, began performing later in life and now uses his music to advocate for senior citizens. Eichten partners with Midland Care to promote its PACE program, which helps seniors live ...