2. Improved cognitive function and memory retention The physical act of writing engages your brain in ways that typing cannot replicate. When you write by hand, you’re not just recording ...

Though all participants shared a comparable aptitude for using smart devices, those who used pen and paper were able to complete the note-taking task in about 11 minutes, whereas tablet users took ...

We all need an outlet, and creative writing is a great way to de-stress, be present and work through emotions. “Having your only intake or expression of any thoughts be purely academic can be really ...

New California law: putting pen to paper for required learning of cursive writing By M.G. Perez / Education Reporter Contributors: Carolyne Corelis / Video Journalist ...

Handwriting for Brain Health While it seems most relevant to boomers and Gen X, we should all take note of the study by Van der Weel and Van der Meer (2024), too, who found writing by hand (rather ...

My love of writing things down was probably born there on Union Street in Mora, Minnesota. Fast-forward 30-ish years, and now I am a productivity coach helping others find their own groove with a pad ...

Drawing, music and writing can elevate your mood. Here are some easy ways to welcome them into your life. By Christina Caron When Dr. Frank Clark was in medical school studying to be a ...

Although the study is small, the researchers hypothesize a number of reasons for why writing on paper could be more effective at helping the brain store, and subsequently retrieve, novel information.