Proven Health Benefits of Writing by Hand

When was the last time you wrote something in longhand, other than signing your name to a check?

You probably can’t remember, because with the advent of technology such as computers and tablets, handwriting has become a long lost art. In fact, many schools only devote one hour or less a week to studying longhand. Sadly, the times of pen and paper are quickly disappearing -as are the health benefits of writing longhand. That’s right, writing on paper has health benefits -and not just strengthening your hand muscles.

Here are some ways that handwriting benefits you:

There is less distraction

Computers tempt you with …read more