Creators are prone to neurological diseases

Scientists, painters, and creative workers are many times more likely to suffer from neurological diseases than others in society.

Last year, researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that families with a history of bipolar and schizophrenic disorders were more likely to "produce" painters and scientists than with other families.

The proportion of scientists and creative workers - like dancers,
director - suffering from neurological disease is much higher than the average of society.

This year the team analyzed health data from 1.2 million people collected in the last 40 years at hospitals. They found that the risk of neurological diseases in the scientific and artists circles (such as photographers, dancers, writers, directors) was higher than those that did not require creativity, Livescience reported.

Writing workers are susceptible to schizophrenia, depression, excessive anxiety, and substance abuse. Their risk of suicide is up to 50% higher than the average of society.

The proportion of relatives of people who do work requires creativity with autism, anorexia, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia is also higher than other subjects.

Simon Kyaga, the lead researcher, said doctors should review treatments for neuropathy. In a study in the UK this year, some people with bipolar disorder confirmed that the syndrome had a positive impact on their lives. For example, it helps them enhance their ability to perceive music and painting.