Dancing is good for your health
Activities such as dancing, reading and going to the theatre have a “positive impact” on the health of Scots, new research has suggested.
The Scottish government-commissioned study was based on data from the Scottish Household Survey 2011.
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 report comes on the day Commonwealth Games tickets go on sale.
Glasgow will host the event in the summer next year.
The research found that regardless of factors such as age, economic status, income, education and disability, cultural participation was positive for health and wellbeing.