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New study reveals gardening is the most popular hobby for retirees
19.06.2023 - 10:43 / growingfamily.co.uk
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A recent study by Hampshire-based life insurance broker Reassured has revealed the most popular hobbies for UK retirees.
They conducted the research after establishing that Google searches for the term ‘hobbies for retirees’ had increased by 52% over the past year. They wanted to provide some insight to help answer this query.
Reassured, who specialise in providing over 60 life insurance, surveyed 1,000 men and women who have left the workplace and are looking for new exciting ways to fill their free time.
This is what they found…
Gardening was at the top of the list as the most popular hobby for retirees, with an impressive 35% of those polled saying it was their favourite thing to do.
Gardening has long been recognised as a healthy activity that can really help you to relax and release stress. In fact, according to a study by Psych Central, people over the age of sixty who garden could lower their risk of developing dementia by 36%.
No, gardening was ranked as the number one hobby in the study for both men and women.
Coming second in the survey was country walking/hiking, with 30% of respondents stating this was their favourite activity.
The simple act of putting one foot in front of the other can have huge health benefits, both physically and mentally. According to a study by the Mayo Clinic, those who take regular brisk walks could live up to twenty years longer than those who don’t walk regularly.
Aside from the physical benefits, walking or hiking can be a great social activity too. This could be especially beneficial if you are living alone during your retirement.
The third most popular hobby for retirees was to read during retirement. Whether it’s a crime novel that helps transport you to a different
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