On the eve of the reopening of cinemas, Jimmy Mohamed, the health consultant of Europe 1, recalled Tuesday the benefits of dark rooms on the brains of adults, but also children.

Benefits greater than films consumed at home, on streaming platforms

Only a few more hours before being able, finally, to return to the cinema. Wednesday, at the same time as the terraces and certain cultural places, the dark rooms reopen their doors. Good news for the morale of moviegoers, but also for the health of spectators, young and old, assures Jimmy Mohamed, the health consultant of Europe 1.

"Going to the cinema is the second leisure activity that most appeals to the French, just behind eating out. And nearly six in ten French people say they want to go see a movie in theaters. So, with the abundance of digital platforms , you could say that the cinema has no particular interest. Except that you do not consume a film on the big screen in the same way as in front of your television. To go to the cinema, you will probably make an appointment. you, take the step of getting dressed - well, I hope - to go out, walk, find yourself and simply enjoy your session in full consciousness.

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And remember, the brain loves frustration.

It is pending and it will help strengthen the dopamine spike, and therefore simply increase your pleasure.

Beyond the social link and entertainment, by going to the cinema, you are in an active process, unlike the excess of films or series that we can consume on our sofa.

So you're going to make the big screen experience simply tastier.

And I'm not even talking about the caramelized popcorn you can eat.

Cinema, also good for children

As we know, children love going to the movies and it's good for their development, because it quite simply helps to strengthen the bond and spend time with parents by offering an activity that they too have been deprived of for a long time.

And then, depending on the film you choose, there is often, as in La Fontaine's fables, a plot that leaves room for teaching children.

If we take the example of my favorite movie,

Toy Story

, the kids will learn about Woody's loyalty.

And then, I remind you of the famous formula in

The Lion King

, 'Hakuna Matata', to simply take life on the safe side.

A limited risk of contamination

Finally, it should be remembered that the risk of contamination in a cinema room is very low.

As long as you wear your mask, the probability of contracting Covid is close to zero.

Especially since a room is in principle sufficiently large and well ventilated to limit the risk of transmission.

On the other hand, the risk exists when you take off your mask to eat or drink. And to limit this risk, it is better to be vaccinated, quite simply. I remind you that the life before will probably pass by the vaccination of the greatest number.