Listen "Why creativity is an important as health and exercise"
Episode Synopsis
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
More episodes of the podcast Afternoons
Film Review with Dom Corry
19/12/2025
Chris Parkers' Christmas Survival Guide
19/12/2025
Your Money with Mary Holm
18/12/2025
A-Z of Aotearoa: N for Northland
18/12/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.