Artful aging: regular arts engagement may slow biological clocks
A UK study of more than 3,500 adults found that engaging in weekly arts or cultural activities (visiting museums, crafting, singing, etc.) is linked to slower biological aging across several epigenetic clocks. The DunedinPACE clock showed up to 4% slower aging for those with weekly activity, and PhenoAge suggested about a one-year younger biological age, with stronger effects in middle-aged adults, indicating arts participation may promote health similarly to regular exercise.