Research found that participants who were expert bird watchers showed “differences in both brain structure and brain activity.”

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    4 months ago

    Is it becoming an expert in any hobby or just that one? Because I have a couple hobbies I’m an expert in, one I am two heartbeats away from being the world authority in, and I don’t think it’s helped my brain.

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      4 months ago

      Do those hobbies include spending a lot of time in nature outdoors? An activity that has also been shown greatly improves mental health?