Can playing an instrument help protect you from developing dementia?
Researchers in the U.K. found that people who played an instrument had a stronger working memory and executive function.
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Researchers in the U.K. found that people who played an instrument had a stronger working memory and executive function.
A new study finds that having even a mild case of COVID-19 could cause you to lose sleep.
Kids all over social media are sharing their skincare routines, and while many of these products are harmless, dermatologists say most of the products aren't necessary and could even be dangerous.
Update from the Food and Drug Agency comes days after Philips said it would stop selling the devices in the U.S.
Many people are feeling the effects of a lack of sun and doctors said there are ways to cope with the winter blues.
A new analysis finds FOMO or "the fear of missing out" drives many people to conceal the fact that they're sick from others around them.
A new study finds that being more physically active could reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Biogen takes $60 million quarterly hit in opting to no longer study or sell the drug that never met expectations.
A CBS News analysis found 152 schools in the state have MMR vaccination rates below the 95% the CDC recommends for herd immunity.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says magnesium can help people sleep, but to talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.
Influencers on TikTok are encouraging people to walk backwards to improve their physical and mental health.
A new study identifies factors that might predict whether someone will have a migraine headache the next day.
Lucy Perez has spent the last year working on an extensive report that highlights inequity in women's health care, dubbed the women's health gap, and presents solutions as well.
First of all, you may want to store your medications somewhere else.
A former registered nurse at Mass General in Boston is suing the hospital for wrongful termination.
Former President Joe Biden received the lifetime achievement award at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston on Sunday, saying that it was "one of the most meaningful honors" he had ever received.
Twenty hikers were rescued from Mount Washington in New Hampshire Saturday after they got stuck in the windy, snowy conditions on the mountain.
The New England Patriots had to overcome a slow start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but walked off the field at Gillette Stadium with a fifth straight victory.
A local union confirmed the two people killed in Friday's crane collapse on the waterfront in Everett were members.
The streets of Salem were packed with people decked out in costumes as visitors from around the country flocked to the city for the final weekend before Halloween.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
A Mansfield woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after a package of meaningful T-shirts from her daughter's younger years ended up in limbo.
A troubling clause in assisted living home leases is costing Massachusetts families thousands. The facilities use landlord-tenant contracts, which require a thirty-day notice in writing to end the lease, even after their loved one passes away.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
The "Spirit Christmas" chain is moving into some closed big box stores in New England.
Boston-based brewer Sam Adams has released a new beer that's so strong it can't be sold in 15 states, including New Hampshire.
The Fresh Market on Route 9 in Framingham is set to close less than a year after it opened.
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Saugus.
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points and Jalen Duren had 24 to help the Detroit Pistons hold off the Boston Celtics for a 119-113 win on Sunday.
The New England Patriots had to overcome a slow start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but walked off the field at Gillette Stadium with a fifth straight victory.
Stefon Diggs finally found the end zone for the Patriots in Sunday's blowout win over the Browns.
Drake Maye has a long way to go to match Tom Brady's success in New England. But the second-year quarterback has already passed the GOAT in the Patriots record book.
The New England Patriots shook off a slow start and crushed the Cleveland Browns, 32-13, in Week 8 to improve to 6-2 on the season.
The roughtail stingray can grow up to 8 feet wide and weigh close to 800 pounds.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
