Scientists told about little-known, but no less useful qualities of horror films. In particular, the researchers were able to detect the existence of a relationship between watching horror films, libido and weight loss, reported the newspaper The Sun.
In the publication media professionals talked about the fact that watching “horror” stimulates additional secretion of different hormones. For example, adrenaline and cortisol, the so-called “stress hormones”. According to scientists, anxiety caused by them, provokes a reaction from the body that uses its resources to prevent a critical level of panic. When this occurs, physiological processes (e.g. increased body temperature), which contribute to the accelerated burning of calories. The researchers reported that “in one session you can lose up to 200 calories”.
In addition, the audience follows the plot of the horror movies produced by the same chemical substances that and physical attraction – dopamine and serotonin.
“General surge of hormones intensificare heart rate, which leads to decreased appetite and increased metabolism – in the end the person loses weight,” – told the authors of a scientific investigation.
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