Benefits you get from Shopping:
1. It's good for your mental health. Shopping "releases endorphins (feel-good chemicals) in your brain, boosts your immune system, keeps your brain nimble, and fulfills basic social needs." A study at the UK's Brunel University also showed that shopping increases activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which processes your pleasure and positive thinking.
2. More brain activity guarantees good mental health in old age. "People who are doing really well as they get older tend to be mentally engaged, physically active, and socially involved," said Guy McKhann, MD, a professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University. "And women are all of those things when they shop."
3. It's good exercise for you and your partner. Your partner may not get as much pleasure from shopping as you do, but it doesn't mean it's less beneficial for him. Here's an interesting fact: "It's not shopping per se that men dislike—it's shopping for things that hold no interest for them," said Lester Lefton, PhD, a professor of experimental psychology at Kent State University. So why not let him buy things he actually likes? Tynan recommends that partners split up when shopping so each can relish its pleasures. "As long as you're both looking for stuff you love, coed shopping excursions will help keep you—and your relationship—going strong," wrote Tynan.
I laveeeet!
I showed the article to Hubby and he said "Yeah, shopping may be good for your health, but have mercy on me, it could be bad for my wallet!" Hehe. Of course, he was just kidding. Was he? **********************************************************************
As I am writing this, I got text message from a friend asking if I have seen the extra large shopping bag displayed at the Alabang Town Center to promote the Confessions of a Shopaholic film. Huwaaat??? No, not yet, I instantly replied. She has had her picture taken beside it. I will, too. Makes me more excited to see the movie.
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