Nearly every hobby has had a study like this released about it. Hobbies have all been shown to reduce dementia. I’ve yet to see one that compares them - knitting vs gardening vs birdwatching, for example.
fascinating! imho, this makes a good argument for also setting up birdhouses in urban and low-income communities that are more isolated from nature to access similar benefits
matosha | 15 hours ago
The tweetment we need.
AlwaysUpvotesScience | 15 hours ago
I might just try it on a lark.
SpicySweett | 12 hours ago
That’s a surprising tern.
doomed-ginger | 12 hours ago
Just started this new hobby and already spotted some Great Tits. Wish I'd started sooner!
scumotheliar | 12 hours ago
One good Tern deserves another.
Oh and also, Leave no Tern unstoned.
KhajiitHasSkooma | 13 hours ago
Is it just birdwatching or does this apply to other activities that require a bit of learning and cognitive engagement?
SpicySweett | 12 hours ago
Nearly every hobby has had a study like this released about it. Hobbies have all been shown to reduce dementia. I’ve yet to see one that compares them - knitting vs gardening vs birdwatching, for example.
sirwilliamrutland | 15 hours ago
fascinating! imho, this makes a good argument for also setting up birdhouses in urban and low-income communities that are more isolated from nature to access similar benefits
ThatIsAmorte | 11 hours ago
Most birders call it "birding," not "birdwatching."
Elehir | 11 hours ago
Another study that agrees with the common knowledge of "use it or lose it" I love this.
EmotionalLecture9318 | 16 hours ago
Birds are not real
Elehir | 11 hours ago
This is how the flat earth society started. As a joke.
oddmetre | 13 hours ago
The truth always gets downvoted