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How Playing Sports With Friends Helps Older People Feel Happier
Original Title
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
doi:10.1186/s12889-026-26232-844%
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Methodology score · 44/100
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What’s the bottom line?
Older people who exercise with friends laugh more in nice ways and feel less lonely. Sitting too much makes it harder to laugh or joke, no matter the kind of humour.
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Authors
Soga K, Uno A, Kawamura T, Kamijo K, Taki Y