Three Ways Watching Sports Can Boost Your Mental Health
Golf's Open Championship gets started today, MLB's second half starts tomorrow, and the WNBA All-Star Game is Saturday. So, lots of sports on TV . . . and don't feel guilty about watching. "The Huffington Post" did a story on how watching sports can be GOOD for you. Here are three ways it can boost your mental health. 1. You get a dopamine hit. That's the "feel-good" hormone. "The brain's reward pathway is activated, leading to increased levels of dopamine, endorphins, [and] serotonin." 2. It instills a feeling of community. Especially if you're watching with other [...]




