Culture Club: Why You Need Cultural Attractions In Your Life
Culture Club: Why You Need Cultural Attractions In Your Life
January 2, 2019
You may love going to a movie or a museum as a form of entertainment or to escape the craziness of today’s world. But did you realize that your pursuit of culture may also have a therapeutic component to it? New research out of University College London has found a link between cultural engagement among older adults and the risk of developing depression. It seems that the regular and ongoing inclusion in your life of theater, opera, musical performances, movies or museum exhibits will not only help those afflicted with depression to manage and recover from their symptoms but it can even help prevent the occurrence of depression in the first place. So dig out your museum guide and read more here. And click here to see how Canadian museums are now offering free entry to those who arrive with a medical prescription for the visit. Finally, for those of you who want a jump start on creating your movie-going schedule for 2019, grab some popcorn and read Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the most anticipated movies for 2019.