If you’re looking for an activity to spark creativity, it may be time to pick up one of your childhood hobbies. It could be fun and make you healthier.

Hei Wan Mak, the study’s lead author—and a reader and puzzler in her own leisure time—says, “The benefits of hobbies are universal across different countries and different culture settings.” ...

For introverts and homebodies, stepping outside to take part in an interest can feel daunting. But here are 11 indoor hobbies that are good for people who don't like to leave the house.

Hobbies that involve going outside -- like hiking or gardening -- can be great for mental health. Studies show that being in sunlight can help boost the body's serotonin production.

If you don't have hobbies as an adult, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Here's what an expert says about how to think about leisure time. If you don't have any hobbies, fear not, experts say.

Were it not for my hobbies, nearly all of my friends would be highly educated liberal professionals living in the suburbs of a coastal city with cool restaurants. That’s far from ideal.