According to Psychology Today, the average 4
year old laughs 300 times a day, while the average 40 year old only laughs 4
times a day. Studies show we need laughter
in our daily lives to stay healthy.
The sound of raucous laughter is infectious and
when it’s shared it can bind people together and can create a wonderful sense of
happiness and intimacy. But the
interesting thing about laughter, from a physiological perspective, is that it
triggers healthy physical changes in the body.
Laughter can help strengthen our immune systems, increase our energy
levels, help reduce pain, and can protect us from the damage caused by
stress. This medicine is free, fun and
easy to implement!
Laughter can help relax the entire body and it
triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good
chemicals. Laughter can also help
improve circulation which protects the heart and can protect you from heart
attack.
The bottom line is that laughter makes you feel
really good, and this good feeling lingers long afterwards the laughter subsides. Maintaining a sense of humour throughout your
day can help you have a positive, optimistic outlook and can keep the blues
away. Laughter is a wonderful antidote
for sadness and pain. It can give you
courage and strength. Laughter goes a
long way toward making you feel better and better able to cope with life’s
problems. Just hearing someone else
laugh can bring a smile to your face and make you ready to join in the fun. So go ahead - look for the laughter in your day. Let it go - a good, gut-busting belly laugh. It's the best medicine there is! Here are some friendly, smiling faces to help remind you to put a smile on yours, and make time for laughter.
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