Sing from your sofa

Music cannot work a magic spell. It can, however, do wonderful things. In recent issues of BBC Music Magazine, we have explored the benefits to mental health of listening and playing music, not least

...of singing well, so Judi Spiers decided to push herself out of her comfort zone and attend an Abba retreat!

Love letting your hair down on the dance floor? Or maybe you prefer some shimmying around the kitchen while washing up? Either way, moving to music can make you feel amazing. Not only is dancing a gre

It’s the only question about music that really matters, even if it draws wildly different answers: can music change our lives? Yes, it can! It brings everything from social cohesion to harmony between

Don’t consider yourself athletic? You don’t have to be super-sporty to get the most out of exercise. Just as long as you’re moving your body for at least 150 minutes per week, you’re not only helping

Could being mindful cure your wellness worries? It seems the practice of being more aware can no longer be dismissed as just a trend. ‘The reason mindfulness has gained popularity is the growing resea