Drawing, Handwriting, and Coloring are Good for the Brain

illustration by Andy McNally

I read a recent article in the New York Times, ‘Working With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain,’ which discussed the importance of hands-on activities for our brains. Scientific studies have found that many hands-on activities like knitting, gardening, handwriting, coloring, playing a musical instrument, and making art are associated with cognitive and emotional benefits. The research found…