📚 **AUTHOR APPEARANCE** Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives—Neuro Nook (Book Club)
Join the Neuro Nook (book club) for a special author appearance featuring Dr. Daisy Fancourt, Ph.D., and her new book "Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives." Explore the evidence behind the arts as a powerful, overlooked pillar of health alongside sleep, nutrition, movement, and nature. Learn how, "The arts are not a luxury in our lives. They are essential." Register today to join us!
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​Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Dr. Daisy Fancourt, Ph.D.
​​What's this book about❓
​​A groundbreaking exposé showing how the arts―alongside diet, sleep, exercise and nature―are the forgotten fifth pillar of health.
​​​​​💬 Summary:
​From cradle to grave, engaging in the arts has remarkable effects on our health and well-being. Music supports the architectural development of children’s brains. Artistic hobbies help our brains to stay resilient against dementia. Dance and magic tricks build new neural pathways for people with brain injuries. Arts and music act just like drugs to decrease depression, stress, and pain, reducing our dependence on medication. Going to live music events, museums, exhibitions, and the theater decreases our risk of future loneliness and frailty. Engaging in the arts improves the functioning of every major organ system in the body, even helping us to live longer.
This isn’t sensationalism, it’s science: the results of decades of studies gathering data from neuroimaging, molecular biomarkers, wearable sensors, cognitive assessments, and electronic health records. From Professor Daisy Fancourt, an award-winning scientist and science communicator and director of the World Health Organization’s Collaborating Centre for Arts and Health, this book will fundamentally change the way you value and engage with the arts in your daily life and give you the tools to optimize how, when, and what arts you engage in to achieve your health goals. The arts are not a luxury in our lives. They are essential.
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​​📚 About Our Monthly Book Club
​​The Neuro Nook Book Club is your gateway to a captivating world of neurological exploration!
​​Here's what makes the Neuro Nook Book Club an experience like no other:
​​🔹No Pressure, Just Encouragement: Don't fret if you haven't finished the book before the meeting! While we highly encourage reading the chosen book, our club emphasizes the joy of exploration and learning together. Feel free to join even if you're just starting or have yet to crack open the pages.
​​🔹Engaging Discussions: Immerse yourself in lively conversations with fellow brain aficionados. Share your insights, ask burning questions, and learn from diverse perspectives, all within a virtual, friendly, and inclusive community at the Virtual Brain Health Center.
​​🔹Brain Health Focus: Each book we select delves into the multiple realms of brain health. Discover the latest research, gain practical tips, and explore fascinating case studies that help you take charge of your optimal brain health and wellness.
​​🔹Expert Insights: From time to time, we invite renowned authors, neuroscientists, and wellness experts to share their wisdom with our community. Gain exclusive access to their expertise and get inspired by their groundbreaking work in the field of brain health.
​​🔹Curated Book Selections: Our dedicated community meticulously curates a diverse range of brain-focused books that ignite curiosity and provoke meaningful discussions. From bestsellers to hidden gems, we ensure each choice offers profound insights and inspires personal growth.
​​Expand your understanding of the most intricate organ in the human body, while forming lasting connections with like-minded individuals.
​​Embark on a transformative journey with the Neuro Nook Book Club!Â
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​🎙️Hosted by: Virtual Brain Health Center + Brain Health Mentors
Neuro Nook Hosts: Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA & Co-Host, Heather Elwell, MS, CCC-SLP