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Crochet and knitting reduces stress! Surprised? Yes, studies and research show that this simple hobby is very effective in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression. Many scholars argue that repetitive hand movements made during crochet and knitting triggers areas in the brain just as yoga and meditation do to reduce pain and depression. Professors from The Institute for Mind, Body and Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School claim that knitting creates a relaxation response in the body, thereby, lowering blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety, and illness.
Apart from creating useful garments and articles, knitters enjoy both physical and psychological health benefits. Here are a few:
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