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Childhood hobby tied to better mental health, brain function as adults

A growing body of research suggests that a once-beloved childhood pastime, now increasingly falling by the wayside, is linked to better mental health, sharper cognitive skills and even differences in brain structure later in life.
It may be time to take this old-school pastime off the shelf.
A growing body of research suggests that a once-beloved childhood hobby, now increasingly falling by the wayside, is linked to better mental health, sharper cognitive skills and even diffe... [4316 chars]
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