[New Book] I Prescribe Art

[Financial News] The new book *I Prescribe Art* examines the relationship between artistic activities such as music, visual arts and dance, and health through the lens of science. It was written by Professor Daisy Fancourt of University College London (UCL) in the UK, drawing on clinical trials, brain imaging and large-scale follow-up studies, among other research.
The book features cases such as a stroke patient who returned to everyday life through art classes and a boy with cerebral palsy who improved his physical abilities while learning magic. It explains how sensory stimulation, physical activity and social interaction affect stress, pain and brain health. It also examines how responses vary from person to person and the limits of the effects.
The author views art as a public health resource that everyone can enjoy. She suggests ways to engage with music, performances and creative activities in everyday life, and criticizes cuts to arts funding and education in the UK and the US. She also emphasizes the need for institutions and policies that support participation in the arts.

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