In light a new study, it looks like having an active social life really is good for your health.
According to the study conducted by 02 and behavioural science expert Patrick Fagan, “attending a live music gig once a fortnight could have life expectancy rocketing by nine years due to its power to positively impact wellbeing.” How good is that.
After running psychometric and heart-rate tests, they concluded that going out to gigs raises feelings wellbeing by 21%.
According to Fagan, “Our research showcases the pround impact gigs have on feelings health, happiness and wellbeing – with fortnightly or regular attendance being the key. Combining all our findings with O2’s research, we arrive at a prescription a gig a fortnight which could pave the way for almost a decade more years life.”
Other activities tested were yoga and dog walking – both very wholesome pass-times that make apparently life better and longer.
With a long weekend on the horizon, this news couldn’t have come at a better time. Get out there, mates!
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