Creativity
This category is a celebration of the inner artist in all of us. We believe that creativity is a powerful tool for staying sharp, finding joy, and expressing yourself at any age. We share ideas for engaging activities like crossword puzzles and other brain-teasers, as well as inspiration for new hobbies and projects. This is your space to discover new ways to learn, create, and keep your imagination alive.
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Creativity Strengthens Old Minds
During the last few years, researchers in neuroscience have discovered that the connections between neurons in our brains (called dendrites) grow and develop when we are exercising creativity and when we are learning new and difficult things. One of the pioneers in this field was Dr. Gene Cohen, a physician, gerontologist, and research director at…
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