Non-Exercise Activity Reduces Stress, Inflammation and Heart Disease

The weekly activity that 'slows down ageing' — and it's not exercise

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'Slower ageing': Enjoying the arts linked to being a year younger biologically

The pursuit of living well for longer is driving studies around the globe, yielding growing evidence that the habits of daily life can shape how we age.Merely attending exhibitions on a regular basis could have a positive effect on gene expressions linked to ageing, according to a new study.Researchers from University College London (UCL) discovered that the benefits of consuming art are more pronounced in people aged over 40.“Those who engaged …

Doing regular cultural activities linked to slower ageing, study finds

Researchers found that people who engaged in arts and cultural activities every week appeared to age more slowly at a biological level, with effects comparable to regular exercise.

Going to a museum as important as exercise in slowing ageing, say academics

'These results demonstrate the health impact of the arts at a biological level'

Non-exercise activity reduces stress, inflammation and heart disease

Researchers say it reduces the biological signs of ageing

Reading or going to a museum ‘could be as important as exercise in slowing ageing’

Academics said their study provides evidence that arts and cultural engagement should be “recognised as a health-promoting behaviour in a similar way to exercise”