Halloween Scares Good for Your Health


‘Tis the season for haunted houses, horror movies and other scary activities. The Sacramento Bee asks what is it about getting our pants scared off that appeals to us? Doctors and psychologists say seeking out short-term fear can be good for us. One idea is that after we get scared, the body compensates, triggering a sense of euphoria and calm.

SOURCE: Sacramento Bee

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