Health
October 16, 2022

Doctors in Brussels Can Now Prescribe Museum Visits For Mental Health

Mental health issues are on the rise, and the impact of the pandemic hasn't helped to stem the tide. There are many ways to improve our mental well-being. Recent studies have shown that art and culture opportunities can boost our mental health—including lowering our anxiety and depression and even improving our critical thinking skills. Doctors in Brussels are taking this kind of research seriously and are putting academic papers into action.

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Creative Products
October 15, 2022

20 Creative Products With Amazing 5-Star Reviews on Amazon

Amazon is the store that sells everything, but it can be hard to wade through all of their products and find something that is worthy of your hard-earned dollars. That’s where the reviews come in handy. With the help of savvy shoppers from around the world, you can know when something doesn’t fit quite right or is lacking in quality from Amazon retailers.

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Sculpture
October 15, 2022

Artist Transforms Discarded Scrap Metal Into Exquisite Animal Sculptures

Artist Leah Jeffrey, better known as Bruised Reed Studio, gives scrap metal a new life. She uses discarded materials to create exquisite modern sculptures of animals such as birds, frogs, rabbits, and more. These welded pieces lovingly depict different fauna while also maintaining some of the unique characteristics of the individual parts including gears and mesh wire.

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Photo Contest
October 14, 2022

Winners of the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Contest Create Art Using a Microscope

For the past 48 years, the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition has been revealing the beauty of a world that can only be seen with a microscope. Every year the contest produces exceptional results and 2022 is no different. Their year’s contest received almost 1,300 entries from 72 countries. The winning image of a Madagascar giant day gecko's embryonic hand is an incredible look at life in development. Taken by Grigorii Timin, with supervision by Dr.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.