In times of duress, it can feel like we’ve hit a wall when it comes to creativity and innovation. In fact, studies have shown that our brains diminish in performance and problem-solving capacity when ...

An international study of 1,400-plus adults reveals creative activities like music, dance and art make brains appear ...

We're often taught that mistakes in art are to be avoided. Even kids are brought up to be perfectionists: to scrub it out and start again if their artwork doesn't go the way they planned. Of course, ...

Mentally blocked? Take a walk, you’ll feel better. This concept isn’t new — Nietzsche once warned: “Do not believe any idea that was not born in the open air and of free movement.” Now, however, ...

We're often taught that mistakes in art are to be avoided. Even kids are brought up to be perfectionists: to scrub it out and start again if their artwork doesn't go the way they planned. Of course, ...

Summary Brain exercises can be as simple as actively engaging the brain in everyday tasks. Others are targeted workouts for the brain, specifically designed to enhance memory, cognition, or creativity ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Caprino, M.A. covers careers, leadership and personal growth. As we continue to navigate the pandemic and grapple with ...

Regular creative activity is linked to a younger-looking brain and slower brain aging, according to a large international brain-imaging analysis.

The majority of people who have suffered adverse childhood experiences, like bullying, physical violence, neglect, sexual assault, and other traumatic events, retain as one consequence lifelong ...