Older adults who exercise or play sports with friends tend to feel less lonely — and this is true both for those doing it now and those who did it in the past.

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Social physical activity and sedentary behaviour as key determinants of humour expression and loneliness in older adults: a cross-sectional study using bayesian variable selection approach

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2026 Feb 7

The study found that older adults who exercise with friends feel less lonely, especially if they do it now, and this is partly because it helps them share laughs and enjoy positive social moments.

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Social physical activity and sedentary behaviour as key determinants of humour expression and loneliness in older adults: a cross-sectional study using bayesian variable selection approach

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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-026-26232-8

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