Watching films releases 'natural painkiller' BBC news story
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Experiments by an Oxford University team suggest tragic films and other dramatic works trigger a rush of feel-good chemicals known as endorphins. Just thought it would be of interest to you all.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37418551
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Sharon
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37418551
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Sharon
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So we all get a 'feel good factor' when watching other folks' tragedies :shock: Crikey! What sadists we all are
:swim-shark: :swim-shark: :swim-shark: :swim-shark:If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
I get to feel good when I watch Poldark and then I look across at mr Mig0
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That's interesting information, thank you. I think it's along the same lines of distraction, isn't it, because you're not focusing on the pain.
There's a programme on tonight about giving up pain relief. I might watch. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0 -
Blimey I knew it.. I get the feel good factor when watching Elvis ie Luke Pasqualino in Our Girl...wow...Love
Barbara0 -
I wonder if sport does the job too. I much prefer the theatre of sport.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0
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