LAUGHTER CAN IMPROVE OUR HEALTH

It is said that laughter is the sound of the soul dancing and that it attracts joy, releases negativity and
leads to miraculous cures! I can’t agree more.

When you're feeling down and want to get your spirit up, a good belly laugh can really lighten the mood.
It's also good for your heart and lungs. Laughing releases endorphins in the body which help protect
against stress and boost energy levels. In fact, laughing has been shown to significantly lower blood
pressure (making it an ideal way to keep that ticker moving if you're feeling sluggish).

You may be aware of the advantages of laughter for mental health, but did you realize that it also has
social and physical advantages?

Here are 5 ways that laughter promotes good health

1. Reduces stress
The stress hormones cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine, and growth hormone are all
decreased by laughing. Additionally, it raises the levels of hormones that promote good health,
such as endorphins.
Laughter raises our body's supply of antibody-producing cells and improves the efficiency of T
cells. All of this translates to a more robust immune system and a diminished physiologic impact
of stress.

2. Improve heart health

Especially for people who are unable to engage in other forms of physical activity owing to injury
or illness, laughing is a wonderful cardiac workout. It increases heart rate and burns about as
many calories per hour as slow to moderate walking. As you laugh at hilarious events, your
cardiac health improves. Laughter increases your heart rate and lowers your blood
pressure.1Therefore, laugh yourself healthy.

3. Boost immunity and improve sleep

Laughing frequently helps the immune system, which increases your resistance to illness. You
can increase the number of cells in your body that make antibodies and boost the efficiency of T
cells by laughing. To fight disease, these cells work like an army of defense.
Another physical advantage of laughing heartily and frequently, according to psychologist Scott
Bea research, laughter can also enhance the quality of sleep.

4. Improves memory retention

Laughter enhances memory retention. You'll remember a truth better if it's presented with
appropriate comedy.
Researchers discovered that if material made the participant laugh, it was more likely to be
recalled and spread, according to a study on the relationship between comedy and politics and
news.
5. Laughter brings people together
Laughter ties us to one another. Most people believe that laughter is contagious, just like smiling
and being pleasant. Therefore, if you add more laughing to your life, you can probably influence
those around you to do the same and gain these advantages. By improving the moods of individuals
around you, you can lessen their stress levels and perhaps even have better social interactions with
them, which will help you feel less stressed overall.

In conclusion, laughter is one of the most important health and productivity boosters you can have.
It improves the body and mind, improves relationships, and helps with stress relief. Laughing is a fun
way to improve your health while having fun. Join a group or go it alone and laugh your way to
better health!