A new study from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing reveals how adopting a new hobby may help older adults keep depressive symptoms at bay, an important finding given rising levels of depression among this population.
Previous studies have shown the importance of non-medical sources of support for overall health and this study affirms a direct relationship between taking up new hobbies and easing depressive symptoms. Activities such as drawing, music, or handicrafts like sewing, collecting, carpentry, or model making have been shown to help relieve symptoms of depression.
