Feeling scared seems to reduce elevated levels of inflammation, which may help explain why some people enjoy a haunted attraction.
A killer clown? More like a health clown in disguise!
Aarhus University, Denmark, researchers suggest that recreational fear experiences, such as haunted house attractions, may reduce inflammation in individuals with low-grade inflammation.
Researchers come up with theory for why ‘jump scares’ are often followed by laughter – with advice on how to find ‘sweet spot’ of fear.
Study found marked decrease in inflammatory markers and white blood cells after visiting a haunted house.
What does it actually say about you if you love comedies, or like nothing better than watching a masked killer hunting down his victims?
To avoid traumatizing children, many camps are banning scary stories. But can a little fun with fear be a good thing?
“I’ve never quite understood why watching horror movies works so effectively at reducing my stress levels. Research is sparse, but psychologists have theorized that horror movies might be a safe distraction from real-world problems or a way to transfer anxiety to another source.”
The high stakes of the Paralympics has us chasing a thrill!
The Recreational Fear Lab is all about studying why we love to scare ourselves. From horror movies to haunted houses, Mathias Clasen and Marc Malmdorf Andersen dive into how these fear-filled experiences can actually be good for us—helping with stress relief and boosting emotional resilience to rival any Starbucks “Medicine Ball”.
Maximum enjoyment is found at the peak of the rainbow, which is when the fear level is just right.
