People who cry while watching movies are at higher risk of early death
People who cry while watching movies are at higher risk of early deathPeople who cry while watching movies, interpret ordinary situations as threatening or fear rejection are at higher risk of dying early, a new study has found. Scientists say loneliness can have serious health effects, along with mood swings.
10 PERCENT MORE
Scientists have found in a new study that neurotic individuals who cry while watching movies, interpret ordinary situations as threatening or fear rejection have a 10 percent higher risk of early death.
WHAT IS NEUROTICITY?
Neuroticism is associated with negative emotions such as fear, sadness and irritability, and consists of various components such as loneliness, anxiety and nervousness. The scientists emphasized that loneliness is the strongest predictor of premature death, and that this feeling can lead to self-harm and various health problems. Other aspects of neuroticism, such as mood swings and feelings of boredom, were also associated with a higher risk of death. The team found that the link was strongest in men overall, and was especially pronounced in people under the age of 54 and those without a university degree.
500,000 DATA ANALYZED
A research team led by Florida State University analyzed data from the UK Biobank, a massive database of biological samples and genetic, lifestyle and health information belonging to half a million people. Neuroticism was assessed on approximately 500,000 people whose information was stored in the Biobank between 2006 and 2010. Neuroticism refers to anxious, insecure and emotionally volatile individuals.
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