A little fear can lower inflammation levels in the body
Haunted house attractions can provide an unexpected health benefit
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They say laughter is the best medicine, but a little fear can be a strong contender. That’s according to researchers who found that getting spooked in a haunted house seems to lower inflammation levels in some people.
Hyperventilation stimulates the nervous system in a way similar to fear Reduce inflammationwhich prompted Marc Andreessen At Aarhus University in Denmark and colleagues wonder whether fear has the same effect.
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Article was amended on November 29, 2024
The title and article have been changed to clarify the level of inflammation participants initially had.