creativity is linked to longer lifespan

openness, which measures cognitive flexibility and the willingness to entertain novel ideas, has emerged as a lifelong protective factor. The linchpin seems to be the creativity associated with the personality trait%u2014creative thinking reduces stress and keeps the brain healthy.

Source: Creativity Predicts a Longer Life: Scientific American

added 2012-09-09T21:03:01Z by anders

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