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Art Enhances Brain Function and Well-Being

By Renee Phillips 40 Comments

Painting by Claude Monet. Public domain.

This article was originally written in March, 2015, and updated several times with recent updates in 2025. There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence that proves art enhances brain function. It has an impact on brain wave patterns and emotions, the nervous system, and can actually raise serotonin levels. Art can change a person’s outlook and the way they experience … [Read more...]

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