Sound Health

It’s no secret that our society is experiencing a growing epidemic of neurodegenerative diseases.

In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that one person develops the disease every 65 secon...

I’ll never forget the night of April 10, 1995…

My Rusted Root bandmates and I had just finished a great set at the old Boston Garden arena.

We were coming off the adrenaline high of opening for the ...

Today I’m going to outline my personal “Daily Defense Plan,” designed to fortify your immune system using sound and rhythm.

It's all based around natural ways to reduce stress and anxiety.

To combat...

As the years pass, you might be growing more and more concerned about declining brain function.

And with the dramatic rise of Alzheimer’s rates, it’s no wonder…

According to the Alzheimer’s Associat...

With all of the uncertainty in our world, it’s no wonder so many people struggle to quiet their racing minds.

But if you don’t take the time to actively rid your body of all that nervous energy, i...

One good thing about music... when it hits, you feel no pain. - Bob Marley

Imagine waking up every day, not knowing if it’s going to be a “good” or “bad” day…

Picture every limb on your body feel...

Above: Jim Donovan Drumming with family and person with Alzheimer's

The Harmonious Benefits of Interactive Music Activities for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

As we age, concerns about brain heal...

A pleasing scent wafting through the rooms of older adults at night could hold the key to unlocking better memories, according to a recent study conducted by neuroscientists. The findings suggest that...

Imagine a world where we could enhance our memory and improve our overall health simply by stimulating a single nerve in our body. Sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, right? Well, it...

When it comes to aging, many people believe their body, mind, and quality life will eventually just deteriorate.

But if you ask me, passively accepting this “inevitable decline” is a huge mistake. Yo...