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23 May 2011 | The Telegraph
Simply observing culture improves the physical health and mental wellbeing of men more than attempting to be creative, it is claimed.
Women seem to benefit more from taking part in artistic activities than just watching them, however.
Researchers suggest that doctors and policymakers should therefore promote cultural activities as a simple way to lower stress.
"The results indicate that the use of cultural activities in health promotion and healthcare may be justified," say the authors, whose study is published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
In the paper, researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analyse the results of a three-year questionnaire of 50,797 adults, who were asked about what cultural and creative activities they took part in as well as their health and happiness.
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