Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds

Exclusive: Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial dividend'

Most people are familiar with the buzz that attending a memorable play, film, concert or art exhibition can trigger.

But now it is official: consuming culture is good for your health and wellbeing - and generates 8bn a year worth of improvements in people's quality of life and higher productivity.