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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Sascha Pare

Online cultural events can benefit lonely older people, study shows

A virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel from the Vatican Museum
A virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel from the Vatican Museum. Photograph: Vatican Museum

We remember it all too well from the first lockdown. The obligatory weekly Zoom quizzes and the stream of cultural events held online.

While most of us can head down to the local pub again and delight in the return of good old Sunday quizzes, some people are still stuck at home. And research suggests online cultural activities such as museum tours can significantly improve the mental and physical health of elderly people who are homebound.

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