Have you ever had the solution for a tough problem suddenly hit you when you’re thinking about something entirely different? Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost ...

For decades, the idea that creativity comes from the right side of the brain has dominated popular culture. People have been told they're either "right-brained" (creative, intuitive) or "left-brained" ...

I recently finished reading an interesting book by Rick Rubin, The Creative Art: A Way of Being. (I was not paid and never met the author.) One of the clear messages of this book is that creativity ...

Functional connectivity with the rFP (green, left) defines a distributed brain circuit (right) that will encompass coordinates activated by creativity tasks. Brigham researchers analyzed data from 857 ...

Engaging in creative experiences like music, dance, visual arts, and even specific video games can slow brain aging and promote healthier brain function, says a new international Global Brain Health ...

Overstimulation is reshaping how we think. New research shows how constant input fuels outrage and limits creativity in today ...

It’s easy to dismiss just-because hobbies like painting or poetry as silly little things you do to busy your hands or find a brief escape from the drama or drudgery of life. But a new study including ...