Your Brain On Art Av Susan Magsamen, Ivy Ross

<p><b>THE <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER</b><br><b>A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023</b><br><b>BARNES & NOBLE''S BEST SCIENCE & NATURE BOOKS OF 2023</b><br><br>We''re on the verge of a cultural shift in which the arts can deliver potent, accessible and proven solutions for the well-being of everyone. Magsamen and Ross offer compelling research that shows how engaging in an art project - from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture and more - for as little as forty-five minutes reduces the stress hormone cortisol, no matter your skill level, and just one art experience per month can extend your life by ten years. <br><br><i>Your Brain on Art </i>is an authoritative guide to how neuroaesthetics can help us transform traditional medicine, build healthier communities and mend an aching planet. The book weaves a tapestry of breakthrough research, insights from multidisciplinary pioneers and compelling stories from people who are using the arts to enhance their lives.</p>