Senior Spotlight: Healthy Hobbies Support Happiness + Health

The Golden Years. How many times have you thought about the things you will get to do when the obligations of working are behind you? Research now shows that those hobbies you have been wanting to enjoy in your retirement years are more than just fun; they can add years (even decades!) to your life too!

Our new Senior Spotlight this week highlights 3 great articles below that share the benefits of hobbies to your emotional, cognitive and physical health – while increasing longevity. Does it get any better than that?

12 Hobbies That Can Help You Live Longer | Money Talks News 

Published this summer, this article shares 12 hobbies that offer enjoyment and enhance and/or increase your lifespan too! A few of our favorites include: learning (never stop!), owning a pet, gardening & reading. See the full list of ideas and their specific benefits here. 

The Ultimate Hobby Guide: 55 Hobbies for Seniors and Active Adults | 55 Places 

As a self-proclaimed ‘hobby round-up’, this list is designed to help older adults deepen their current interests or discover new ones. Categories include: indoor hobbies, outdoor hobbies, health-boosting hobbies, hobbies on the water, social hobbies, hobbies that help others & more. These are great ideas to expand your definition of what you can do and what matters to you – and can greatly improve multiple aspects of your well-being too. 

10 Hobbies for Older Adults That Improve Brain and Body Health | Martha Stewart

This recent read shares 8 lifestyle habits that can add 24 years to your life – and nearly a dozen fun ways to make them happen! What we also appreciate about this article is how it emphasizes that adopting hobbies is one of several ways to protect the brain and body with age. Researchers emphasize that the best lifestyle interventions address multiple risk factors. “It’s exercise plus diet plus cognitive stimulation plus social engagement.”

What is your favorite current hobby? What is one leisure activity you have always wanted to try? Feel free to share what you love to do and how it has helped you: bobbi@bobbidecker.com. 

All our best,

Bobbi 

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