Frequent museum visits tied to reduced cellular aging, research finds

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. By focusing on positive interventions and social relationships, individuals can avoid stereotypical views of aging and maintain a vibrant lifestyle well beyond traditional expectations, experts say. People who regularly visit museums or participate in creative activities may be aging more slowly on a biological level, according to a new study from the United Kingdom. Researchers from University College London analyzed data from more than 3,500 adults and found that people who frequently engaged in arts and cultural activities showed signs of slower biological aging in several DNA-based measurements. The findings were published in the journal Innovation in Aging. CREATIVE HOBBIES KEEP THE BRAIN YOUNG, STUDY FINDS — HERE ARE THE BEST ONES TO PURSUE The study examined activities including painting, photography, dancing, singing, visiting museums and att