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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Ver la puesta de sol reduce la ansiedad, la inflamación y el cortisol: así lo explica la ciencia

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Investigadores de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona y la Universidad de Toronto han demostrado que el asombro que provocan los atardeceres reduce las hormonas del estrés, disminuye los marcadores inflamatorios asociados a la diabetes y la depresión, y mejora el sueño al reforzar el ritmo circadiano. La luz rojiza del crepúsculo activa el sistema nervioso parasimpático y prepara el cuerpo para el descanso.

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