Benefits of knitting for your mental health
How soft and cozy wool is good for the brain
Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile or fabric. It is used in many types of garments. Knitting may be done by hand or by machine. (wikipedia)
In addition to being fun and creative, knitting has health benefits.
It reduces stress, jumpstarts literacy, and reforms inmates. Studies
show that knitting can even keep Alzheimer’s at bay! Who would’ve
thought that this seemingly innocuous craft also moonlights in health,
education and wellness? Here are some expamles of health benefits of
knitting:
- Reduces stress
- Lowered blood pressure
- Reduced depression and anxiety
- Slowed onset of dementia
- Distraction from chronic pain
- Increased sense of wellbeing
- Reduced loneliness and isolation
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to stop!