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Professor Daisy Fancourt (University of London) joined journalist Delano D'Souza on the TV program "Entre Nosotros" to discuss how artistic practice influences the brain and body.
Background
Fancourt leads the interdisciplinary research project "Art Cure", which aggregates data from clinical trials in eight countries and collaborations with the World Health Organization. Her work demonstrates that creating visual or performing arts reduces cortisol, enhances neuroplasticity, and improves motor coordination.
Program Highlights
During the interview, Fancourt detailed how making art lowers stress hormones, fosters emotional regulation and offers a non‑pharmacological avenue for chronic disease management. She also cited pilot programs in Argentina, Brazil and Chile that integrate art therapy into primary‑care settings.
Future Outlook Policy Potential
The professor argued that evidence‑based art interventions could be embedded in public health programs, from school curricula to senior‑care centers, potentially lowering healthcare costs and boosting mental‑health resilience. She called for more cross‑sector research funding and for governments to consider art as a core component of wellness policy.
