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04/23/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Having “fiddle fingers” is a good thing: Research shows busy hands alter your brain’s chemistry, making you happier

Many people say, “the eyes have it”, but some researchers insist that “the hands have it”, instead. That’s because our hands hold the key to our happiness. Kelly Lambert, a neuroscientist at the University of Richmond says “our brains reward us for getting a grip on the world.” She explains that we change our brain’s […]

04/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Feel happy IMMEDIATELY by just knitting; scientists say working with your hands positively affects the neurochemistry of your brain

It looks like grandmothers who love to knit are on to something. According to a study, taking part in activities that engage our hands, such as knitting, metal craft, painting, washing dishes, or woodworking, “can provide marked physical and psychological benefits.” Dr. Kelly Lambert, a professor of behavioral neuroscience at the University of Richmond, talked about “behaviorceuticals,” a […]

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