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Arts Engagement Linked to Slower Aging

WAMU 88.5 DC Boston 10h Impact 4
A study found that engaging in arts activities was related to a 4% slower aging rate, meaning participants were biologically around a year younger. This effect was observed across various forms of creative expression.

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WAMU 88.5 DC

“Maybe you've noticed how making art or music can lower your stress level. Creative expression can have a profound effect on our biology and research our Daisy fancourt at University College.”

WBUR Boston

“did a lot of art to those who did almost none. We found in this study that arts engagement was related to 4% slower aging rate, meaning people were around a year younger, biologically.”

WBUR Boston

“4% slower aging rate, meaning people were around a year younger, biologically.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“effect on our biology and research our Daisy fancourt at University College.”

KQED FM

“If you are a painter or a pianist, maybe you've noticed how making art or music can lower”

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