A new study reports that engaging with cultural activities such as visiting museums and galleries and going to the cinema may be associated with slower biological ageing. Researchers say the effects of regular participation in culture can be comparable to the benefits seen with frequent exercise, based on biological markers used to assess ageing. The findings draw on data from around 2,000 older people in Britain, who are described as having participated in various cultural pastimes. The study compares participants’ biological ageing indicators across levels of engagement with cultural activities. According to the reports, people who take part more frequently in cultural outings are also more likely to show signs of being biologically younger and healthier than those who engage less often. The outlets emphasize the association between cultural participation and biological ageing rather than direct causation. The study presents cultural engagement as a potential lifestyle factor that could support healthier ageing alongside established health behaviours.