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Brain aging encompasses the gradual biological and functional shifts in the brain as we age, changes that may or may not affect cognitive performance. A recent study explored whether creativity offers more than just enjoyment or emotional benefits, investigating if it provides tangible biological advantages for brain health.
A powerful tool for tracking age-related brain changes is the brain clock, which estimates a brain’s apparent age from scans or neural activity patterns. By comparing neuroimaging, electrophysiological, or molecular data against lifespan norms, these clocks reveal what promotes brain resilience and what accelerates its aging.
Comparing a brain’s estimated age to a person’s chronological age reveals whether it is aging faster or slower than typical. This difference, known as the brain age gap, acts as an overall marker of brain health. A larger gap points to faster-than-normal aging, while a smaller gap points to a more youthful and robust brain. Brain clocks have already shown wider gaps in conditions such as unhealthy aging or dementia.
Researchers gathered data from nearly 1,400 individuals across multiple countries. The participants included expert musicians, dancers, gamers, and visual artists, alongside non-expert controls matched for age, gender, and education, from the same regions.
Researchers measured brain electrical activity using specialized clocks. Creative experts (dancers, artists, musicians, gamers) showed younger brain ages than matched non-experts, regardless of activity type. Brain age decreased with greater expertise. More years of practice yielded younger brains. Even brief training showed measurable benefits.
This study proves creativity pursuits may safeguard your brain and keep it youthful. So, unleash your creativity!
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Creative experiences and brain clocks
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