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Patch Adams

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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Deep Play

With A Natural History of the Senses, Diane Ackerman let her free-ranging intellect loose on the natural world. Now in Deep Play she tackles the realm of creativity, by exploring one of the most essential aspects of our characters: the ability to play.

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In Defense of Play

The “elaborate detour” of having fun pays cognitive dividends.

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Importance of Playtime for Adults | Jack Canfield

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.

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New Research Finds Playfulness Is a Skill Anyone Can Learn

The improvement in personal well-being might be worth effort.

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Why More Play Is the Key to Creativity and Productivity

Adult recess and other apparently ridiculous activities may be one of the best ways to feel, work, and be better.

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Why Play Is Important to Us All

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

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Play Out, Don’t Work Out

Play your way to a happy, healthy, and long life.

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Play

Play has myriad payoffs and is more common in children than adults; however, adults can and do play, often to their own benefit.

Psychology Today Staff

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Why Adults Should Play, Too

Play is essential to our health

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How to Add More Play to Your Grown-Up Life, Even Now

Play can feel silly, unproductive and time consuming. And that’s precisely the point.

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Empathy