Art is something that often gets left behind in terms of school classes and professions. It’s not easy making money as a painter or musician, so people seem to gravitate away from artistic endeavors in favor of more business and science fields, towards something that guarantees a little more cash flow.

This is a sad aspect of the world today, when people are pushed away from the creative pursuits that are a unique and special part of being human. Art has been something we’ve cherished for thousands of years, and should be something we’re all encouraged to indulge in. New research presented in News Max is giving us even more reason to do so:

“The arts open people up, giving them new vehicles for self-expression, a chance to tell their stories,” said Janine Tursini, director of Arts for the Aging in Rockville, Md., which runs music, dance, painting, and storytelling programs at 26 senior centers in the Washington, D.C., area.

She added that a National Endowment for the Arts-sponsored study showed that when older people become involved in culturally enriching programs, they experience a decline in depression, are less likely to fall, and pay fewer visits to the doctor. Other studies have found people with Alzheimer’s disease benefit from music and arts programs, which can boost their mood and decrease their agitation.

While you in no way need to ditch a career in another field, making time to partake in an artistic field could do wonders for your health and wellbeing, especially later in life. Check out the full post for more.

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