Emotion is the psychological response of humans to internal and external events or situations, with complex and diverse forms of expression, divided into positive and negative emotions based on different experiences. Positive emotions refer to those emotions that can bring positive experiences and feelings, usually related to states of satisfaction, pleasure, happiness, etc; Negative emotions refer to those emotions that can bring unpleasant or painful experiences, usually associated with stress, setbacks, unhappiness, and other states.
In the fast-paced and high-pressure modern life, we often overlook the subtle changes in our own emotions. Little do we know that the emotions of anxiety, anger, and restlessness often have a negative impact on our bodies, causing significant harm to our physical and mental health unconsciously.
How do emotions affect physical health? Are negative emotions harmful to the body without any benefits? What benefits can positive emotions bring to the body? How to effectively and reasonably alleviate negative emotions? With these questions in mind, the reporter conducted an interview.
Positive emotions can bring many benefits to the body
"Positive emotions are the 'protector' of cardiovascular diseases, which can improve vascular endothelial function by reducing sympathetic excitability and the release of catecholamine in children." Shi Jiabo, deputy director of the Department of Mood Disorders (Jiangsu Depression Diagnosis and Treatment Center) of Nanjing Brain Hospital in Jiangsu Province, said that studies have shown that the incidence rate of coronary heart disease in individuals with high levels of optimism is reduced by 35%, and the degree of coronary artery calcification is lower. This association is still significant even after further adjustment of potential confounding factors such as health behavior, health status and depression diagnosis. The association between optimism and cardiovascular health is stronger in women than in men.
