Exploring the Longitudinal Relationship between Arts Engagement and Health

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A new report, published by Arts for Health (Manchester Metropolitan University) on Thursday 12 February 2015, reveals that engaging with the arts and culture generally has a positive long-term effect on health and wellbeing.

Research undertaken by Dr. Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt has uncovered evidence, stretching back a number of decades, which shows a significant association between engaging with the arts and longer lives better lived.

Dr. Gordon-Nesbitt launched her report at 10am on Thursday 12 February, as part of the day seminar, Chaos and Comfort: The Arts from Long-Term Impact to Social Change, at the Manchester School of Art.

Read about it here.

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