Researchers at Arizona State University and the University of Toronto have found that the awe triggered by sunsets lowers stress hormones, reduces inflammatory cytokines linked to diabetes and depression, and improves sleep by reinforcing the body's circadian rhythm. Dusk's red and gold light activates the parasympathetic nervous system, signaling the body to wind down.
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Sonnenuntergänge senken nachweislich Angst, Entzündungswerte und Kortisol

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Forschende der Arizona State University und der University of Toronto haben gezeigt, dass das Staunen beim Betrachten eines Sonnenuntergangs Stresshormone senkt, Entzündungsmarker, die mit Diabetes und Depression in Verbindung stehen, reduziert und den Schlaf verbessert. Das rötliche Dämmerungslicht aktiviert das parasympathische Nervensystem und signalisiert dem Körper, sich zu erholen.

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