We need an antioxidant these days to get rid of increasing stress. Apparently, the best one is laughter. On that occasion I would like to share an article I came across:
“Therapeutic
Benefits of Laughter: The Best Medicine” by Elite Learning.
Mood
Many
studies have shown that laughter can elevate moods, relieve stress and anxiety.
Laughter increases the “happy” brain chemicals, dopamine, and serotonin…
Quality of life
Laughter
can reduce the stress among caregivers and improve their psychological health…
Cognitive health
In
one study, watching humorous videos improved short-term memory, learning, and
visual recognition…
Pain reduction
A
study (Lapierre et al. 2019) involving pain and muscle soreness showed watching
a comedic movie for only 30 minutes significantly and immediately reduced
symptoms compared to a placebo group that viewed a documentary. Behrouz et al.
(2017) observed a 43% decline in moderate pain intensity after a six-week humor
therapy program…
Cardiovascular
health
Laughter
is also good for your heart. Researchers discovered that intense laughter
provides a short burst of aerobic exercise…
Immune system
Biophysical
studies show that laughter stimulates the diaphragmatic breathing necessary for
increasing lymphatic flow, releasing more lymphocytes - improved lymphocyte
production results in better immunity toward all diseases, especially cancer…
Social benefits
Laughter helps build social cohesion and connection. Telling a joke can relieve anxiety, promote communication, and act as a buffer against disagreements…
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