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Finally an excuse to go shopping that no one can argue with!
A 10-year study conducted by scientists in Taiwan has concluded that shopping everyday can help you live longer.
The research consisted of analysing the shopping habits of 1,850 people aged 65 and over, all of whom had taken part in a national health survey.
Researchers concluded that those who shopped almost ever day were approximately 25% less likely to die within the 10-year study period compared to those who never shopped, or did so less than once a week.
They believe this could be because shopping is fun, convenient and a sociable way of getting exercise. “Shopping is often for pleasure with the potential to increase psychological well being,” the researchers conclude in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. “Compared to other types of leisure-time physical activity, like formal exercise, which usually requires motivation and sometimes professional instruction, shopping activity is easier to undertake and maintain.”
So go shopping every single day ladies (and gentleman) - it's good for you!
