Laughter is the best medicine. When was the last time YOU laughed?
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Why laughing is good for you
Laughing actually produces positive physical changes
in your body that boost your health immediately and
over the long term, according to the Mayo Clinic. For
example, laughing:
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Releases endorphins and dopamine, which are feel-
good hormones
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Relieves stress and helps you cope with it
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Stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles thanks to
the sudden increase in oxygen levels
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Reduces pain
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Lessens depression, anxiety and tension
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Increases creativity and cognitive abilities
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Improves your immune system
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Improves relationships, creating happier marriages
and bonding among group members
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Helps you shift the way you view situations and
allows you to see them from a different perspective
Best of all, laughter is free, easy and readily available
to everyone.
Do you need more laughter in YOUR life?
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Practice, practice, practice. Practicing laughing really
works, even if it feels forced at first.
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Spend time with people who make you laugh.
Laughing with others is even more beneficial than
laughing alone.
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Surround yourself with things that make you smile
and laugh. Hang funny comic strips and photos in
your work area. Watch funny movies.
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Get laughter delivered to your email or social media
news feed. For example, follow the Laughter Is the
Best Medicine Facebook page for a steady diet of
humorous quotes and jokes.
Studies show that you are
more likely to laugh when
you're with others, so schedule
a few minutes each day with
friends and family to make sure
you get your laughs in.