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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Massey

Hobbies linked to lower depression levels among older people, study suggests

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Hobbies such as gardening, reading, and arts and crafts are linked to lower levels of depression in people aged 65 and older, research suggests.

The findings are based on self-reported health and life satisfaction, and hold true across 16 countries on three continents, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

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