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7 reasons to take up a hobby

1. HOBBIES CAN IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH

bviously, taking up running or yoga will improve your health, but the same is true for non-physical pursuits. In one 2009 study involving 1 400 participants, a group of psychologists found that engaging in enjoyable leisure activities had a positive impact on, among other things, their resting blood pressure, body mass index, waist circumference and perceived physiological functioning.

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