Starting Art After 40: How Drawing Helps Your Brain and Health

Curious about the unexpected ways art can enrich your life, especially as you grow older? Let’s dive into the often-overlooked benefits of art, backed by intriguing medical research. How creating art can boost your cognitive abilities, enhance your physical well-being, and even strengthen social connections. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just picking up a pencil for the first time, discover the joy and healing power of art at any age. Let’s embark on this inspiring journey together and find out why it’s never too late to let art transform your life. Spark: Start your free 2-week trial at Find more of my courses at 📚 Some of my Books: 📕 The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be the Artist You Truly Are: 📘 Art Before Breakfast: A Zillion Ways to be More Creative No Matter How Busy You Are: 📗 Shut Your Monkey: How to Control Your Inner Critic and Get More Done: 📙 You do you: Essays on being creative. Thank you for watching and considering subscribing to my essays. 💬 Subscribe for weekly essays on creativity: Share your thoughts and questions by replying to any of my essays. 👉 Stay Connected: Check out my other videos for more inspiration and practical advice on living a creatively fulfilling life. And don’t forget to subscribe! Your support and interaction mean the world to me. Let’s embark on this creative journey together! [00:00:00] Less hair, more skill [00:01:24] Reducing stress & anxiety [00:02:59] Improving cognitive [00:05:00] Boosting immune system [00:05:54] Enhancing physical [00:06:58] Social connections [00:07:48] Emotional well-being [00:09:04] The most important benefit.