The right hobby gives you energy and focus that spills into work and life. These seven picks sharpen the mind, calm stress, ...

If your mom made time for hobbies like reading, movement, cooking, or being in nature, chances are you were raised by a very good woman. These interests tend to show up in the kids she raised.

Hobbies of all kinds not only foster increased confidence, they also “provide an avenue for mindfulness and ‘flow state’ focus that is essential for mental well-being,” licensed marriage and family ...

New research shows how hobbies and leisure activities can improve creativity, meaning, and motivation at work.

LifeStance Health reports cozy hobbies like journaling and crocheting promote mental health by encouraging mindfulness and creativity.

Hobbies are more than just a fun way to pass the time. Find out about their many benefits—and how to pick the right one for you! Reader's Digest Standing on a stage, belting out a ballad at a local ...

The threat posed by social isolation has been known to medical researchers and health care professionals for years, but the issue gained wider attention during the pandemic. Restrictions on social ...

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You’re reading Open Questions, Joshua Rothman’s weekly column exploring what it means to be human. I like to talk, and, sometimes, when I find that I’m droning on and on, I rein myself in by ...