From developing our brains to keeping us healthy: the positive effects of art
about 5 months ago (11/17/2023)
From developing our brains to keeping us healthy: the positive effects of art | Me and my National Art Pass | The Guardian Skip to main content Skip to navigation Skip to navigation An interest in the arts benefits the brain, creating the kinds of connections usually built in childhood. Photograph: Tom Werner/Getty Images An interest in the arts benefits the brain, creating the kinds of connections usually built in childhood. Photograph: Tom Werner/Getty Images From developing our brains to keeping us healthy: the positive effects of art Art is often seen as a luxury but, just like exercise and meditation, researchers are coming to believe it’s fundamental to our mental and physical wellbeing While the positive effects of exercise on our mental health have long been known, the benefits of art are only starting to be fully appreciated.