Cuneo Health Authority

Magic Moments was a test experience conducted with the Cuneo Healthcare Authority (Italy) which investigated the impact of aesthetic experience (visiting a cultural attraction – the cupola of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Italy) by using two instruments: one on the reducing stress (production of cortisol levels) and one on the increase of perceived wellbeing. A sample of 100 participants were administered a structured questionnaire on their subjective wellbeing and a saliva sample was taken to measure the level of cortisol before and after the visit.