Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger
A longitudinal study of adults over 50 suggests that regular participation in cultural activities like visiting museums and theaters is linked to a younger physiological age. The research measured various health indicators to determine how social engagement impacts physical aging.
Why it matters
Understanding the link between lifestyle habits and physiological aging could improve public health strategies for an aging global population.
People who regularly visit museums, theaters, concerts, and movie theaters may be doing more than enjoying themselves. A new study suggests these cultural activities are associated with a younger physiological age, meaning the body may function more like that of a younger person.
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