It is welcome news if you are looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle but cannot face the gym: settling down in front of a film could be just as beneficial.
Scientists at University College London (UCL) said that a trip to the cinema could be as good for your health as a “light form of cardio” exercise. They also said that it could provide a boost for your heart and benefit memory and concentration.
It may also be better than watching a film at home because there are fewer distractions in a cinema, allowing your brain to devote a rare period of “undivided attention” to what is unfolding.
The research followed 51 cinemagoers watching the live action version of Aladdin and compared them with a