Laughter for Good Health? This Video Will Crack You Up!
August 26th, 2008 -- Posted in laughter for good health | 7 Comments »You’ve probably seen the commercial that claims laughter can add 8+ years to your life. And of course we’ve all heard “laughter is the best medicine.” But is there any merit to those claims? Well, recent studies say you can laugh yourself healthy by yukking it up an hour a week.
Apparently scientists have found that laughter reduces stress by reducing and keeping down cortisol levels. Laughter also releases the bodies natural opiates, endorphins, which act as painkillers and make us feel good. It also gives a fast cardio workout and can lower blood pressure. continue reading »
