05/14/2026
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818172/study-arts-slow-biological-aging?renderplatform=nprone_android
Did you know that art is a "nonpharmacological intervention" for aging? 🧬New research published in Innovation in Aging used "epigenetic clocks" to measure how our hobbies affect our DNA. The results? Engaging with the arts can slow the biological aging process by as much as physical activity does. The best part? It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional artist or just someone who loves visiting museums—the benefits apply to everyone who makes art a part of their life.