Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds

Exclusive: Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’

Most people are familiar with the buzz that attending a memorable play, film, concert or art exhibition can trigger.

But now it is official: consuming culture is good for your health and wellbeing – and generates £8bn a year worth of improvements in people’s quality of life and higher productivity.

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