The Modern Dispatch

Aging

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Diverse individuals enjoying arts and cultural activities, demonstrating the link between cultural engagement, slower biological aging, and overall well-being.
Culture

Arts and culture engagement slows biological aging as effectively as exercise

Engaging in arts activities at least once a week was linked to aging 4% more slowly, a benefit comparable to exercising at least once a week, according to medicalxpress .

Theo Ashford·May 14, 2026
Diverse group of people enjoying various art activities, demonstrating the positive impact of arts engagement on well-being and aging.
Culture

Weekly arts engagement slows biological aging by one year

Engaging in arts activities at least once a week was linked to aging 4% more slowly, a benefit comparable to regular exercise, according to medicalxpress .

Elise Marrow·May 13, 2026
Diverse group of older adults joyfully participating in an art class at a community center, demonstrating the positive impact of arts on aging.
Culture

Arts programs slow aging, boost community engagement

People who engaged in arts activities at least once a week appeared to age 4% more slowly than those who rarely participated, a biological effect comparable to regular exercise, according to Medical X

Elise Marrow·May 12, 2026