Arts Slow Biological Aging

A UK study of 3,556 adults using blood‑based 'epigenetic clocks' found that people who take part in or attend arts events age more slowly at a biological level: weekly engagement corresponded to ~3–4% slower pace of ageing or about one year younger biologically versus rare engagement. The effect sizes reported were larger than those for weekly exercise and comparable to the difference between current smokers and ex‑smokers. — If robust, the finding could push policymakers and health services to treat arts and cultural participation as health‑promoting behaviors worth funding or prescribing.