The highly enjoyable activity showed benefits similar to those of physical exercise, according to the study's authors.

Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes

Editorial: New research showing that a rich cultural life brings brings similar benefits to exercise shows human creativity in a new light

The highly enjoyable activity showed benefits similar to those of physical exercise, according to the study's authors.

Several years ago, some doctors in Canada began 'prescribing' art to their patients, giving them free access to a local museum.