artifexStudy Suggests Becoming An Expert Bird Watcher May Protect Brain Health
Research found that participants who were expert bird watchers showed “differences in both brain structure and brain activity.”
MinnesotaGoddamIs it becoming an expert in any hobby or just that one? Because I have a couple hobbies I’m an expert in, one I am two heartbeats away from being the world authority in, and I don’t think it’s helped my brain.
JigglySacklesAre those heartbeats someone else’s and are they now dead? Also what hobby? This peaked my interest a lot.
yes they are other peoples, and no they are not yet dead.
I don’t know, but when I started recognizing birds by sound I noticed it was working as a constant mindfulness exercise whenever I went outside. You’re training to be aware of your surroundings. I suppose mindfulness has similar positive effects on the brain?
Then I’d say any hobby that encourages mindfulness has a positive effect on your brain?
WiddershinsI was folding laundry inside once and heard a Nerf Turbo Screamer football being thrown outside. It was a red tailed hawk in a tree a few doors down.
Do those hobbies include spending a lot of time in nature outdoors? An activity that has also been shown greatly improves mental health?
not the ones i’m good at no