"Right brain good, left brain bad." That belief about creativity and the right and left hemispheres of the brain dates back to the Seventies, and reflects a very outdated bit of neuromythology. The ...

Effortless, enjoyable productivity is a state of consciousness prized and sought after by people in business, the arts, research, education and anyone else who wants to produce a stream of creative ...

Engaging in creative experiences like music, dance, visual arts, and even specific video games can slow brain aging and promote healthier brain function, says a new international Global Brain Health ...

The spark of creativity, that seemingly mysterious capacity to generate novel and valuable ideas, has intrigued humanity for centuries. Once attributed primarily to divine inspiration or innate genius ...

For decades, creativity has been linked to the “right brain,” while logic and analytical thinking have been associated with the “left brain.” However, modern neuroscience does not support this simple ...

But even I, a dedicated pro-hobby partisan, may have missed out on another huge benefit of finding yourself a creative outlet. Not only do hobbies bring you joy and success, a new study finds they ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Creative flow involves relaxing one's focus or conscious control, new study finds. Sean Gladwell/Moment Collection via Getty ...

Kids say the darnedest things. The come up with the most creative stories and ideas. Well, what if I were to tell you that a new theory suggests the reason why so many adults lose their creative ...

Even playing video games can make a difference. Creative activities like dancing, painting, or gaming may help keep your brain younger by strengthening brain connections. Even beginners benefit—short ...

A large-scale international study found that creative activities such as music, dance, painting and even certain video games may help keep the brain biologically "younger." Researchers from 13 ...