A study of almost 1,850 people aged 65 and over living independently at home found those who shopped daily lived longer than those who shopped less frequently.

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A study says that a day at the shops can help you live longer, and the benefits are greater for men, the Daily Mail reports.

The study even suggests the long-term survival benefits of shopping are better than going to the gym. Seeing friends and just people-watching can stave off loneliness and improve psychological health, suggests research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. （点击英国《每日邮报》查看原文）

逛街助人长寿

       据英国《每日邮报》报道，研究显示，出去逛街可以帮助人延长寿命，而且该功效在男人身上更明显。

       这项发表在《流行病学与公众健康》上的研究还称，逛街产生的长寿效应比去健身房还要大，因为和朋友会面或者单纯的看看人都可以避免产生孤独感，有助于人的心理健康。

(China.org.cn April 19, 2011)