Culture related to travel of good health for the theatre, concerts, art galleries and museums have been linked to better health and well-being, according to researchers in Norway.A report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and community health, showed the more often people engaged in cultural activities more their health benefits.
The authors suggest the culture could be used to promote good health.
The study interviewed 50,797 adults in the County of Nord-Tr?ndelag in Norway.
They were interviewed on their health and satisfaction with life, as well as the levels of anxiety and depression.
They were also questioned on their involvement in two cultural areas: "creative culture" when the person is doing something game, an instrument, such as painting or singing and "receptive culture", including galleries and concerts.
The two types of cultural activities are linked to good health, well-being, stress low and low depression even when other factors, such as the social context and richness, have been taken into account.
Among men, the effect was more pronounced among those who prefer to get their dose of culture as an observer, rather than do something more hands.
The authors say: "the results indicate that the use of cultural activities in the promotion of health and health care can be justified."
However, the study cannot be said that culture improves health. This could be the case that healthier people are more likely to take part in cultural activities.
Professor Alan Maryon-Davis, spokesman for the Faculty of public health of the UK, said: "this is interesting research, probably through the release of hormones, such as endorphins, by increasing the sense of well-being and reduce anxiety and depression.".
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