"Battling stress is an art -- literally. Painting and drawing improve the brain's ability to bounce back under pressure." University Hospital Erlangen, Germany In this study done in Germany, retired people who painted or drew once a week for 10 weeks demonstrated greater psychological resilience. Creating visual art improves the connection between brain regions associated with resilience, the quality that helps us deal with stress. I know as caregivers we have precious little time to do something that sustains us, but it is critically important -- and this study suggests it be art. I love to oil paint, but I have not for several years now, because of the demands of caregiving. Perhaps I can get back into it. What sustains you?
Sep 30, 2014
Handling Stress
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