Awe is one of the best psychological things to benefit our bodies
Awe experiences are associated with lower inflammation and reduced physical pain in elderly people
Nature immersion and music activate the vagus nerve and promote cardiovascular health through awe
Awe is associated with reduced activation of the amygdala and lower PTSD in veterans
Awe is a simple and effective way to promote good health
Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at University of California, Berkeley, who directs the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab. He is also the founder and faculty director of the Greater Good Science Center. His latest book, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, is out now.
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