Japanese scientists have proved that colour is good for you in a recent study.In an experiment conducted at Kyoto University Hospital and published in the Japan Journal of Nursing Science - a test group of adults were first biochemically measured for stress. They were then shown a variety of colour images of natural landscapes and re-measured.
In the experimental group after viewing the colour images, the negative mean mood score decreased.
Also, 40% of the subjects were shown to have had their mood changed to a more parasympathetically dominant state.
This is the opposite of the stress-building ‘sympathetic state’ which governs the ‘fight or flight’ reaction and instead promotes rest and sleep and is asociated with encouragement of healthy digestion, relaxation of the muscles, slowing of heart rate, calming of breathing, lowering of blood pressure, and improved immune system function.
Conclusion: a healthy dose of art appreciation before bedtime can be the perfect antidote to the credit crunch!
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