Got culture? Museums, theaters and concert halls may be the ticket to a happy, healthy life
Cultural activities: People who participate in cultural activity are happier and healthier - latimes.com
"The secret to a healthy, happy life may be found at an art gallery, movie theater or concert hall. (It might even be in church, a baseball stadium or gym.) At least if you live in Norway.
"A study of more than 50,000 Norwegian men and women found that those involved in cultural activities -- either “receptive” activities like attending a concert or a baseball game or “creative” ones like playing in a band or working out -- were more likely to be satisfied with their lives and to say they were in good health. They were also less likely to experience anxiety or depression."
By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
May 24, 2011, 6:00 a.m.
Still, a very interesting article. Visiting St. Louis to get my culture on may not be a bad idea.
