Why Would Visiting An Art Gallery Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Problems And Disease?

Why Would Visiting An Art Gallery Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Problems And Disease?

Why Would Visiting An Art Gallery Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Problems And Disease? by Zalfa Imani on Unsplash A new study shows that visiting an art gallery and appreciating the works therein can reduce your risk of heart disease and even boost your immune system. But how could that work? There are some general wellness maxims that could connect the large span between these two seemingly unrelated subjects though, and it may mean the same reduction in risk could come from all sorts of enjoyable leisure activities. Where there’s inflammation without injury, there’s aging and illness. Key inflammatory proteins called cytokines, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) are basically correlated with every disease known to man. While they play a key role in stimulating wound healing, they can also become active in preparation for wounds. The stress hormone cortisol prepares the body for risk. A hormonal state of stress triggers increases of IL-6, TNF-a, and other cytok…