Three Ways Writing By Hand Can Boost Your Health

There’s nothing like the subtle weight of a pen in your hand, hovering just above the paper, waiting to bring your thoughts into the real world. Whether you’re an accomplished calligrapher or make do with barely legible handwriting (like me), there’s something satisfying about scribbling down a to-do list or penning a note in a birthday card. Now, we have the science to back up our love of pens: several studies have now found that writing by hand can actually improve our mental and physical health.