Getting more physical activity seems to be linked to your body aging more slowly at a biological level. This slowing effect is about as strong as the benefits from doing arts and cultural activities,...

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Does leisure activity matter for epigenetic ageing? Analyses of arts engagement and physical activity in the UK Household Longitudinal Study

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Does leisure activity matter for epigenetic ageing? Analyses of arts engagement and physical activity in the UK Household Longitudinal Study

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DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igag038

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