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News / Recreational art activities linked to heightened mental wellbeing in older adults, study finds

Recreational art activities linked to heightened mental wellbeing in older adults, study finds

PsyPost, 12 January 2024 , International

Older adults who engage in recreational art activities enjoy better mental wellbeing, according to new psychology research. The study, published in Frontiers in Public Health, revealed that those who actively participated in arts-related activities, such as attending concerts or painting, reported higher levels of mental health and general wellbeing compared to those who did not.

https://www.psypost.org/2024/01/recreational-art-activities-linked-to-heightened-mental-wellbeing-in-older-adults-study-finds-220663

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