How Awe Boosts Your Immune System: The Science of Wonder
Scientists are discovering that awe—the emotion triggered by encountering something vast and extraordinary—can measurably boost immune function by activating the vagus nerve, reducing inflammatory cytokines, and lowering cortisol. Brief, regular awe experiences (as little as 15 seconds, three times daily) rewire brain networks, quiet self-focused thought, and trigger releases of oxytocin and dopamine that enhance stress resilience. From 15-minute neighborhood walks to stargazing, moral beauty...
