Science of Art
To develop a complete mind:
Study the science of art;
Study the art of science.
— Leonardo da Vinci
How Creative Outlets Benefit Your Brain
By Maggie Wright (November, 2025)
School curriculums have begun incorporating creative arts and music into daily schedules for students, and for good cause. Dopamine released as the brain reaches ‘flow state’, associated with creative activities, positively affects the chemistry of the brain, supporting emotional stability and overall brain function over time. In terms of more immediate effects, participating in routine creative outlets has also been linked with decreased stress levels and more reflective mindsets, allowing for rapid improvement in education and work.
How Art Can be Used to Treat Neurological Diseases
By Amy Zhang (August, 2025)
As different alternatives for treating neurological diseases continue to be explored, the use of music and art as therapy has begun to rise as a field with great potential. Based on research at the NIH, music has been proven to aid in movement recovery for certain neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, brain injury, and stroke. Furthermore, in neurological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, which affect emotional and mental states, music is tightly connected to emotions, potentially having the ability to boost psychological health.