Psychobiologist and world-leading expert Daisy Fancourt reveals how making and consuming art improves our he

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Scientific Reports - Loneliness and social isolation as predictors of pain medication use transitions in older adults

The US has a history of using social prescribing (SP) to address social determinants of health. Recently, and in alignment with global trends, more SP progra...

Creative health economics: new guidance on economic evaluation in creative health

Daisy Fancourt is a professor at UCL who studies how taking part in arts and creative activities affects our mental and physical health, stress, wellbeing and social connection. Her new book, Art Cure...

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Jane Cornwell meets a scientist and author whose work explores the effects of music on our health and wellbeing

Research show art engagement not only slows down ageing but it is a ‘human necessity’

Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial

Social prescribing, which connects people to arts and exercise activities and other sources of support, may help adolescents waiting for specialist mental health services by improving their…

Are arts and crafts the forgotten 5-a-day?

These are our picks for the best books of 2026 so far, books published between January 1 and June 30 of this year.