A recent study found that the creation of visual art, such as a painting or sculpture, improves effective interaction between different regions of the brain, particularly the frontal, posterior, and temporal brain regions. The participants in the study were a group of recent retirees who took a class in which they created paintings and drawings. The researchers stated that because of its positive effects on the brain, art making “may become an important prevention tool in managing the bur- den of chronic diseases in older adults.” Creation of art, at any age, is also known to reduce stress, regardless of skill level.