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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

The surprising activities that can slow biological ageing and have a similar impact to exercise

A new study suggests that regular engagement with cultural activities, from cinema trips to museum visits, could help to delay biological ageing, with an impact comparable to frequent exercise.

Researchers analysed data from nearly 2,000 participants in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, which tracks adults aged 50 and over across England.

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