Practicing calligraphy helps elderly with coordinated neuronal activity in brain, CUHK study finds

A study conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that practicing calligraphy has a positive impact on the coordination of the neuronal network in the brains of the elderly.

The team invited 100 elderly people who practice calligraphy, dividing them into two groups for a six-month study. One group was required to spend twice as much time practicing calligraphy compared to their previous routine. 

The results revealed that although the overall cognitive function of those belonging to the group who practiced calligraphy more did not show significant improvement, but their working memory was noticeably better than participants of the other group.

The team noted that practicing calligraphy is not something affected by weather or environmental factors and only requires relatively simple tools, to which they suggested the elderly should engage more in such cognitive activities.