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Knitting and crochet can be 'deceptively good' for the brain, neuroscientist says
By Info60 Australia Desk•Summary of reporting by ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation•Sep 18, 2026•0 views•
Craft activities like knitting and crochet can have a number of benefits for brain health, from helping improve attention to forge connections with others.
Will Seager taught himself to knit nine years ago. Now, it's something he does every day.
"I'm naturally a little bit of an anxious person so for me it's really nice to let go of any other worries or things that I need to be thinking about and focus ... [3826 chars]
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