We know the usual pillars of health; sleep, exercise, watch your diet and maintain social connections. Dr Daisy Fancourt says her research shows we need to add a fifth pillar, creativity. She's a professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London and Director of the World Health Organization's Collaborating Center on Arts. Her research explores the powerful impact of engaging with art in any form, from music and dance to literature, cultural sites, and even street art. She shares what science says about the power of art
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We know the usual pillars of health; sleep, exercise, watch your diet and maintain social connections. Dr Daisy Fancourt says her research shows we need to add a fifth pillar, creativity. She's a professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London and Director of the World Health Organization's Collaborating Center on Arts. Her research explores the powerful impact of engaging with art in any form, from music and dance to literature, cultural sites, and even street art. She shares what science says about the power of art
We want to start the show with some good news; Black Sticks' Grace O'Hanlon has been awarded goalkeeper of the year by the International Hockey Federation. It's the first time a New Zealander has won the prestigious award. Grace O'Hanlon joins Jesse.
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We know the usual pillars of health; sleep, exercise, watch your diet and maintain social connections. Dr Daisy Fancourt says her research shows we need to add a fifth pillar, creativity. She's a professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London and Director of the World Health Organization's Collaborating Center on Arts. Her research explores the powerful impact of engaging with art in any form, from music and dance to literature, cultural sites, and even street art. She shares what science says about the power of art
