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Science says watching sports is good for your health

It's been a huge summer of sport, with the World Cup, Wimbledon and the GAA championship gripping...

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07.30 13 Jul 2026


Science says watching sports is good for your health


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07.30 13 Jul 2026


It's been a huge summer of sport, with the World Cup, Wimbledon and the GAA championship gripping fans. But it turns out cheering from the sofa could actually be good for your health 

To explain all with Anton was Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly.  


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