If you’re looking for a rush of endorphins in your brain, you might want to head to your local stadium.
Studies show that watching live sports can make you feel happier and less lonely.
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Gabe is a resident at Gabriel Homes whose eyes are glued to the TV during the Major League Baseball (MLB) season. Like other residents, Gabe and his family regularly travel to D.C. to watch his favorite team, the Washington Nationals.
“I started following the Nats when they became a team in 2005,” Gabe says. “One of my favorite memories was when they beat the Astros in 2019.”
When the first pitch is underway...
Gabe’s focus is uninterrupted until the end of the game. He can list many players off the top of his head and knows how often they get on base. For example, Gabe says Lane Thomas and Jacob Young are good scorers but thinks Jesse Winkler is a better home run hitter.
Gabe doesn’t restrict himself to baseball, though –
– he and his family often watch other sports like hockey with the Washington Capitals and basketball with the George Mason University women’s team. When he was younger, Gabe played basketball and ran track in the Special Olympics.
“It’s fun when Gabe comes over and sees his sisters, nephews, and nieces before games,” Bob continues. “But he takes care of himself and is totally social without us.”