CHICAGO (NewsNation) Want a good excuse to watch a horror movie this Halloween? Well, you might be, because researchers have found that watching horror movies can actually reduce stress in everyday life. “Never underestimate the therapeutic benefits of a good horror movie,” said forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober. Watching horror films activates the body’s threat …
You know what time it is: it’s the season when the leaves start to fall and goosebumps start to rise the more scared you get. Often, Halloween is known as a fun holiday to dress up and hang out with friends. However, people don’t often talk or think about the negative psychological effects of these …
Pumpkins have become such a universal symbol of Halloween that it’s easy to forget that they’re more than just a decoration. The USDA estimates that of the nearly 2 billion pounds of pumpkins produced in the United States each year, more than 1.3 billion pounds end up in the trash. But before you ditch your …