A recent study found that counting money can actually relieve pain, both physically and psychologically. The study, done by researchers at Harvard University, found that when people count money, it stimulates the brain's reward system, releasing neurotransmitters such as dopamine, which can make people feel happy and high, which can relieve pain and stress.
The researchers recruited a number of volunteers and subjected them to different levels and types of pain stimuli, including hot water, knife cuts, and electric shocks. At the same time, they asked volunteers to count money or do something that had nothing to do with money, and then compared their pain feelings. It was found that when volunteers counted money, they felt significantly less pain, and this effect peaked while counting money.
So, why does counting money relieve pain? Researchers believe that counting money can distract people from pain by stimulating the brain's reward system, making people feel excited and happy. Additionally, counting money can also bring a sense of control and accomplishment, which can also relieve pain and stress.
This research is not only interesting, but also has practical applications. For example, in the medical field, doctors can advise patients to count money before or after receiving pain** to relieve pain and stress. In addition, for some patients suffering from chronic pain, counting money can also be used as a non-pharmacological way to relieve their pain.
In conclusion, counting money can relieve pain and stress, and this finding provides us with an easy and fun way to cope with pain and stress. Of course, we can't just rely on counting money to relieve pain and stress, we also need to find a variety of ways to improve our physical and mental health across the board.