Music has the power to uplift mood, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being, not just in humans but in animals too. For some species, it can even strengthen the bonds with their keepers or ...

Zoos are responsible for more than keeping enclosures clean and animals well-fed. Tending to their residents’ mental health is just as important. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo took a creative ...

Most of us have probably wanted to learn a musical instrument at some point in our lives. Many studies show that playing musical instruments is beneficial to our bodies and our brains. Learning ...