Creative Activities Boost Brain Health and Delay Ageing
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Engaging in creative activities like dancing, playing music, or art can slow brain aging at the molecular level, with experienced practitioners showing significantly younger brain profiles, especially in regions vulnerable to age-related decline, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
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