Older people who engage with the arts live longer than those who do not, according to research by University College London.
https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/people-who-engage-with-the-arts-live-longer-ucl-research/
People who engage with the arts live longer – UCL research
The Stage,
19 December 2019, United Kingdom
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