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Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives
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Music, dancing, museums, movies … there is an art for everyone. Renowned scientist Daisy Fancourt presents scientific evidence that suggests engaging in the arts is a vital human necessity, not a luxury reserved for the few.
Shortlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction
A groundbreaking exposé showing how the arts—alongside diet, sleep, exercise and nature—are the forgotten fifth pillar of health
From cradle to grave, engaging in the arts has remarkable effects on our health and well-being. Music supports the architectural development of children’s brains. Artistic hobbies help our brains to stay resilient against dementia. Dance and magic tricks build new neural pathways for people with brain injuries. ...
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