Health and Fitness

Hobby engagement and mental wellbeing among people aged 65 years and older in 16 countries

H. W. Mak, T. Noguchi, et al.

This groundbreaking study, conducted by Hei Wan Mak, Taiji Noguchi, Jessica K Bone, Jacques Wels, Qian Gao, Katsunori Kondo, Tami Saito, and Daisy Fancourt, explores the universal benefits of engaging in hobbies across 16 nations. The research highlights how hobbies correlate with improved mental wellbeing, revealing significant implications for promoting healthy aging worldwide.

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