Art Cure

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Unlock your health and happiness with the transformative power of art. Shortlisted for The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 and a Sunday Times bestseller DIET. SLEEP. EXERCISE. NATURE. ARTS? Many of us consider making and consuming art to be a hobby, or even a luxury. But what if arts engagement—from classical music to salsa, poetry to pop concerts, galleries to graffiti—was in fact one of our most powerful tools for unlocking health and happiness? In Art Cure, world-leading expert and award-winning scientist Professor Daisy Fancourt reveals the life-changing power of the arts. From attending the theatre to decrease the risk of frailty, to dance building new neural pathways, Fancourt draws upon ground-breaking research and inspiring true stories to empower readers to improve their own health through the arts.