Good morning friends. Pursuing your creativity is good for your brain. When you learn a new language or study music or art, your brain works in a new ways to store information, say Dr. Bartzokis.
This is especially important in middle age, because when people reach their 50s, their brains do shrink a little. We can offset some of the through proper diet, exercise and keeping mentally active. The brain is more like muscle than we ever thought. We need to keep it physically fit by using it.
According to a nationwide study on creativity and aging, those involved in arts programs had better overall health, fewer doctor visits, took less medication and had less depression than those who weren’t. although the study focused on seniors 65 and older, the preliminary findings have implications for all of us. We know that when older adults engaged in meaningful activities that provide them a new sense of mastery and opportunity for social interaction, they lower their risk for disease by building stronger immune system.
For women who still think pursuing their creativity is too self-indulgent. Dr. Bartzokis says think again. If a woman develops her skills and passions, she enriches herself, serves as a great model for her children and is a more interesting mate. And she is less likely to become dependent n her family later.
Yes, it’s scary and jumbling to start something new later in life. But facing your fears is worth it. The payoff is an unbelievable feeling of self-satisfaction and accomplishment. The question isn’t “Is it too late?” Rather, it’s “What are you waiting for?” – Marnell Jameson
