Many studies show hobbies can reduce stress，and improve mood，health，life satisfaction and even heart health .（1）

C

C

But what questions should we consider when we choose hobbies？
   How do you choose the right hobby？ （2）

A

A

Did you once play football？Take it up again or start something else that satisfies your competitive spirit or the fun you get from being part of a team，such as local community group.Try something and if you find it isn't for you，stop and take up something else.
   Which activities are good for physical health？It's clear that exercise brings benefits （益處）for health.（3）

D

D

Dancing is a great cardio workout（有氧運(yùn)動(dòng)）.A Swedish study found both gardening and DIY could reduce the risk of a heart attack by up to 30 percent among the over - sixties.
   （4）

G

G

Getting out in nature is great for relaxing，whether you're hiking or doing something less active.Yoga can improve your mood and ease depression （緩解抑郁），as well as improve strength.
   Which activities keep your mind active？Learning a language or an instrument can surely make it.
   Older singers have better language flexibility （靈活性） than people of a similar age who don't sing，according to a recent study. （5）

E

E

So choose one you love to keep your mind active.

A.Start with what you enjoyed in the past. B.Which-activities help you sleep well？ C.Hobbies can also let you forget your worries，overcome boredom and have fun. D.Even simple fast walking can be good for your health. E.Besides，board games are perhaps more sociable than playing the violin! F.Different people have different hobbies. G Which hobbies help you relax？