Study Finds That Visiting Museums May Slow Biological Aging

UCL researchers analyzed 3,556 British adults and found that weekly arts and cultural participation was linked to slower biological aging markers.

The association held even after adjusting for lifestyle and health factors, including in measures such as DunedinPACE.

Museum visits and other cultural activities may support healthy aging, though the evidence is observational and not proof of cause.

The findings add support for “arts on prescription” programs and call for more causal research.