Screaming Could Positively Affect Your Health

Women are more likely to say they scream out of fear while men are more likely to scream out of pain.

If someone surprised or scared you enough that you screamed on Halloween, it might actually be a healthy boost. In a new survey, more than half say they believe screaming positively affects their health and more than half of millennials say the louder they scream the better they feel afterward. Older adults don’t necessarily agree with that, with most saying they don’t like screaming loudly. Despite the relief, only 10% admit they scream at least once a week. Women are more likely to say they scream out of fear while men are more likely to scream out of pain. Some psychiatrists saying that screaming can release positive chemicals in your brain, and it can have cathartic effects that reduce stress.