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Why Writing by Hand Boosts Memory, Creativity, and Brain Health for Writers
by Ginny Cruz, MPA, PT
A recent scientific study found unexpected benefits for memory, even reducing the risk of dementia, when writing regularly by hand was instituted. In today’s digitally-immersed culture, typing, texting, screenshotting, and even voice-to-text have replaced writing by hand. New studies reveal that our memory may be suffering as a result.
A few questions to answer: Do you use a shopping app for your grocery list, or do you write it on a slip of paper? Do you write a thank-you note to show appreciation for a gift, or do you send an emoji-laden text to save time? Are you forgetting birthdays because you now depend on your digital calendar to remember them for you?
