Your brain on music

Get it right and it can enhance your relationships and appreciation of the world

Can using brain training apps really keep your grey matter in good shape or is it just wishful thinking? We put the best to the test

This month our three wise women share holistic ways to keep your brain stronger for longer to support your cognitive function and mental wellbeing.

HAPPY HORMONES Exercise increases levels of the feel-good brain chemicals serotonin and endorphins, giving you a happy ‘high’. Feeling low or lost your motivation? The idea of working out might not fi

No nonsense trends, no impossible goals, just simple, straightforward advice for good health-keeping. This month… From stress-related cortisol to ‘orgasmic’ oxytocin, Polly Vernon shares all she’s learned about hormonal health

Wendy Rigg is planning a summer of festival fun – but what is it about nostalgic music that makes us feel so good?