Why Appreciate Poetry, Dance, Painting, and Music? Why Appreciate Art?

Dance, poetry, music, and paintings initiate processes that help people manage stress, reduce negative mood states and perhaps change behaviors.

(Read about the power of Touch Poetry right here)

Swedish scientists conduct various studies on the contributions of art to human lives and improvements.

Italian researchers reported in the journal of Circulation that blood pressure and respiratory rates can synchronize with music increasing during crescendos and coming down during pauses and decrescendos. Painting, music, poetry and other forms of art can be used as therapy for heart and stroke patients. Music helps prolong exercise by distracting patients from pain. Now you can understand why gyms play music while you work out!

Laughter as a Secret Energy Booster

Laughter as a Secret Energy Booster

By now, we all know about the benefits of laughing. Whether you were giggling, laughing or having deep-belly laughters, laughing is good for you. It releases tension, puts the challenges of the day in a healthy perspective.

In order to find or reconnect with your laughter, make sure you reminisce about the funny moments of your life. Go from the small details to the big ones. They will help get the energy booster you need. They will also unlock your creativity. Besides praying, thinking about a positive thing, you can read about laughing tips on this blog and others. The point is to be able to laugh again and increase your health.