1998
The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humor and pathos.
115 min
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Scientific research shows that engaging in a recreational activity purely for the pleasure of it–whether it’s making art, playing games or sports, doing yoga or going for a walk in the woods–is essential for our mental and physical health and wellbeing.
The improvement in personal well-being might be worth effort.
Adult recess and other apparently ridiculous activities may be one of the best ways to feel, work, and be better.
Life is a serious business. But new research shows that the way to get the most out of it is to be more playful. So get out there and have some fun
Play your way to a happy, healthy, and long life.
Play has myriad payoffs and is more common in children than adults; however, adults can and do play, often to their own benefit.
Play is essential to our health
Play can feel silly, unproductive and time consuming. And that’s precisely the point.
From Today Show contributor, Meredith Sinclair, comes this ultimate resource for awakening your playful spirit, jumpstarting your relationships, and upping your happiness quotient. In our age of digital addiction, many of us have lost our ability to be spontaneous.
Just because we’re adults, that doesn’t mean we have to make life all about work. Learn how play can benefit your relationships, job, and mood.