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Hobbies linked to better mental wellbeing in people 65+

People over age 65 who participate in hobbies reported improved health and mental wellbeing relative to those without a hobby, researchers say. The findings, based on a meta-analysis of five longitudinal studies examining hobby engagement in 93,263 people from 16 countries, have implications for active aging communities and policy makers.

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