The benefits of attending live sporting events

Health & Wellness
Written By Fatima Soltan

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In a recent study published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Public Health, researchers have found that watching live sports events in person might promote emotional and physical wellness. The findings suggest that sharing collective excitement with fellow fans, and participating in chants may give rise to a sense of community and social bonding. Attending a live event could also result in increased physical activity, as fans frequently walk around the venues to get from one place to another. These findings highlight how the experience of attending live sports is not just for entertainment, but it can also help improve public health.

Source

Blakemore, Erin. “Watching Live Sports in Person May Be Good for You, Researchers Say.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 24 Mar. 2023, www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/03/26/sports-fan-health-benefits/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F3986cbf%2F642067a5f19a510b0424bf8f%2F63ceb28fa2ddf36a681b6d10%2F37%2F72%2F642067a5f19a510b0424bf8f&wp_cu=03442c2ecf4fd68937c227d51628bd31%7C2fb4f2df-8de7-4737-9573-e9718f44f438.

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