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The study found those who danced were 62% more likely to report good health than those who did not 

Activities such as dancing, reading and going to the theatre have a "positive impact" on the health of Scots, new research has suggested.

It found that people who take part in or attend culture events are more likely to report "good health and life satisfaction" than those who do not.

The research found that regardless of factors such as age, economic status, income, education and disability, cultural participation was positive for health and wellbeing.

Its key findings included:

• Those who attended a cultural place or event in the previous 12 months were almost 60% more likely to report good health than those who did not
• Those who participated in a creative or cultural activity in the previous 12 months were 38% more likely to report good health than those who did not
• Those who visited a library or a museum were almost 20% more likely to report good health than those who had not
• Those who visited a theatre were almost 25% more likely to report good health than those who did not
• Those who participated in dance were 62% more likely to report good health than those who did not
• And those who read for pleasure were 33% more likely to report good health than those who did not

Source: BBC Health

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