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Watching movies is synonymous with leisure and entertainment, an activity that separates us from reality for 90 minutes and can de-stress us all day long. We share with you the scientifically proven benefits of this activity.
Many of his contributions are related to the field of psychology and mental health, as Jaime Burque said in a Article from the Spanish Association of Cognitive Clinical Psychology. In fact he was one of the specialists who developed “filmotherapy” as a therapeutic tool, but beyond the psychological, there are also benefits at the physical level.
– Stress reduction
Being a passive activity, in which it is easier to “disconnect from the world” and thoughts, it generates a state of relaxation, reduces anxiety and stress. This leads directly to a decrease in cortisol (stress hormone), which is very positive for the body and the immune system.
– Burns calories and supports the nervous system
Horror movies not only cause fear, they also have a thermogenic effect. This causes the heart rate to increase and more calories to be burned, e.g checked specialist from the University of Westminster, England.
It also increases adrenaline levels and this leads to an increase in “positive stress”, which benefits the nervous system and boosts immunity. To this, the specialists add that voluntarily exposing yourself to scary experiences – such as watching a horror movie – reduces anxiety and frustration.
– Clear your mind
On the one hand, it promotes empathy, “when we identify with characters who share the same issues, our empathy increases and we better assimilate their personal evolution,” Burque mentions in his article. From this problem solving is obtained because the story -generally- leaves moral improvement.
– More creativity
“They also give us very different visions of our reality and our mental schemas, which help us to enrich ourselves intellectually, to be more flexible or to gain perspective and imagination,” Burque explained about the film, adding that all of these elements are key to motivate and develop creativity.
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