0 an activity that you enjoy and do regularly when you are not working -- hobby
Do you have any hobbies?
Do you have any special interests or hobbies?
If a hobby has tangible benefits, such as lower blood pressure or reduced risk of relapse, so much stronger the motivation to do it.
The high social status of older men was also obvious in their hobbies.
The decrease in hobby activities was only seen among women.
Similarly, friends may call or special hobbies may be taken up which will compensate for the loss of stimulation.
Factors associated with a decreased risk included active participation in organizations and having a hobby.
On exceptional occasions, questions were asked about the father's hobbies.
Gardening, too, was a favourite hobby, but neither swimming nor bicycling were as popular as might be expected.
