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Culture Delays Aging as Much as Exercise
15 Jul
Summary
- Cultural activities can delay biological aging comparable to exercise.
- Engaging in culture every few months lowered physiological age by three years.
- Promoting culture is a promising strategy for healthy longevity.
New research indicates that frequent participation in cultural activities can help delay biological ageing. Studies analyzing data from older adults found a significant association between higher levels of cultural engagement and slower physiological ageing.
Individuals who engaged in cultural activities such as visiting museums, galleries, or attending the cinema every few months exhibited a physiological age approximately three years younger than those with less frequent engagement.
This effect is comparable to the benefits observed from regular physical activity. Researchers propose that increasing accessibility to cultural events and infrastructure could serve as an effective intervention to promote healthy longevity.
These findings align with previous studies suggesting that arts and cultural engagement should be recognized as a health-promoting behavior, similar to exercise, offering physical, cognitive, emotional, and social stimulation.
