Ed SheeranGood news, regular gig-goers, a new study has discovered that fortnightly shows have the potential to extend life expectancy by nine years.
The study, conducted by UK music venue O2 and Goldsmith’s University lecturer Patrick Fagan, measured the psychometrics and heart-rates of participants doing a number of activities as they related to wellbeing.
Results show that wellbeing increased by 21 percent from just 20 minutes of gig time, compared to 10 percent for yoga and seven percent for dog walking.
Additional studies directly link high levels of wellbeing with a lifespan increase of up to nine years, pointing to a correlation between getting sweaty in the mosh and a long life.
“Our research showcases the profound impact gigs have on feelings of health, happiness and wellbeing – with fortnightly or regular attendance being the key,” Fagan said.
“Combining all of our findings with O2’s research, we arrive at a prescription of a gig a fortnight which could pave the way for almost a decade more years of life.”
Accompanying research also shows that people who attend concerts fortnightly were most likely to score their happiness, contentment, productivity and self-esteem at the highest level.
