Scientists propose a simple solution to get rid of depression

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09:17 28.12.2018(Update 09:25 28.12.2018) Copy link

LONDON – Going to the theater, in a museum or at the cinema at least once a month greatly reduces the risk of depression, said scientists from University College London.

According to the "British Journal of Psychiatry", the study conducted by psychologists over the age of 10 during this period involved 2,000 Britons aged 50 and over who had never suffered from depression.

Research participants, who had an active cultural life, had suffered much less from this disease.

Rare visits to cinemas and museums reduce the risk of depression by 32%, but if you visit these places at least once a month, the risk is reduced by 48%.

According to scientists, this type of entertainment allows socializing with friends and with people in general and eliminating the feeling of loneliness and isolation.

In addition, being concerned about cultural sites helps reduce the level of cortisol, a hormone associated with chronic inflammation that prevails in people with depression.

The presence of cultural events can contribute to the development of dopamine and the promotion of positive emotions.

Scientists have advised seniors not only to follow proper nutrition, but also to visit theaters and entertainment programs.

Scientists at the University of California have previously identified three periods of human life in which they feel the maximum of unity.

Another study found that kissing helped to improve cholesterol levels in couples and that the lover's regular hug makes them less likely to be depressed or anxious.

In another context, the specialists encourage women to increase chickpea consumption, promote the secretion of hormonal happiness, protect against the incidence of depression, regulate cholesterol and open blood vessels, protect the heart muscle and reduce symptoms of brain and mental fatigue, strengthen memory and facilitate learning.