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Getting your hands dirty

Getting your hands dirty

The simple mechanics of cooking can make the activity appealing and stimulate crucial brain centres. Researchers found that repetitive behaviours like chopping or kneading can decrease stress and anxiety.

Cooking on your own can increase the feeling of social interaction, partly from the people you're feeding. Altruism and positive behaviours like being kind can contribute to our wellbeing.

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