The findings appear to back up the common psychological theory that venting emotions is better for mental health than keeping them locked up - expressing anger increases blood flow to a part of the brain thought to be involved in feelings of happiness, the research found. Although blood pressure and heart rate increased by getting angry (considered a negative effect), the damaging stress hormone, cortisol, was reduced whilst testosterone levels increased. It's interesting how this latest research is similar to the 5 element system (used in Chinese medicine such as acupuncture and other systems), in which, enough anger creates joy.
Losing your temper could actually be good for you, researchers have found, because letting off steam can lesson the effects of stress.
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Getting angry 'can be good for you' - New Research
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