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Cultural activities like movies and travel may slow ageing, study finds
Cultural activities like movies and travel may slow ageing, study finds
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have found that regularly engaging in cultural activities, from watching movies and attending concerts to visiting museums and travelling, is linked to slower physiological ageing,…
The Story in Brief
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have found that regularly engaging in cultural activities, from watching movies and attending concerts to visiting museums and travelling, is linked to slower physiological ageing, according to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. The research, published by the BMJ, suggests that such engagement may improve social connection, mental health, and healthy behaviours, which in turn could reduce biological ageing.
The study adds to evidence that participating in arts and culture is associated with lower mortality risk and better cognitive health, particularly among older adults. Among those who took part in cultural activities at least once a month, physiological ageing was around 0.8 years slower, earlier research cited in the study indicated.
The Indian Opinion
This study risks fuelling the lazy narrative that ageing is merely a lifestyle choice, ignoring genetics, pollution, and poverty. The Indian reader knows that many cannot afford cinema tickets or travel, let alone concerts. To claim cultural activities alone slow ageing is one-sided. What about cleaner air, nutritious food, and healthcare? The real test will be whether India's public health policies factor in recreation access, not just pills. Until then, who pays for the concert ticket?
Source: timesnownews.com
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