Watching intense or stressful TV shows can induce physiological stress responses, leading to increased heart rates and cortisol levels, which may negatively affect sleep quality and overall health. Psychologists warn that the content can trigger emotional memories and feelings in viewers, especially those with trauma histories. Research has shown that even a short exposure to emotionally charged content can result in measurable changes in heart rate and blood pressure. This stress response can contribute to both physical and mental health issues, including obesity and anxiety disorders.
Your favorite, adrenaline-rush TV show may be the reason you're gaining weight, finding it difficult to sleep and feeling a tightness in your chest.
Intense or dramatic shows can also have a lingering impact on your mood and can affect the way you approach situations in real life.
Stressful TV shows, true-crime documentaries or intense movies may also impact sleep as they rev your brain up, which can make it hard to fall and stay asleep.
Our findings help us to better understand the impact mental and emotional stress can have on the human heart.
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