Healthy Benefits From Laughter
Posted by Dominic Gaziano MD at 8/13/2007 12:10 PM and is filed under Inspiration and Motivation,Prevention and Medical 
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How many times a day do you laugh?
Do you know we laugh about 100 times more as a child?
Laughing relaxes the body and reduces problems associated with high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis, and ulcers.
Some research suggests that laughter may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Historically, research has shown that distressing emotions (depression, anger, anxiety, and stress) are all related to heart disease.
Laughter can:
reduce stress lower blood pressure elevate mood boost immune system improve brain functioning protect the heart connect you to others foster instant relaxation make you feel good. People who laugh heartily on a regular basis have lower standing blood pressure than the average person. When people have a good laugh, initially the blood pressure increases, but then it decreases to levels below normal. Breathing then becomes deeper which sends oxygen enriched blood and nutrients throughout the body.
Dr. Dominic Gaziano
The Feel Good Health Guy
Health & Wellness Expert
I like this article, that reminds me, on the end of my tai-chi class we actually have a moment to laugh.
Anna :)
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hi anna,
by any chance, are you a school teacher?
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Hi, well not really, my background is engineering. I was wondering why would you think so? On the other hand, for 2 years now I been helping my brother to get through college in the same field, and first thing first, I think there should be a course on 'how to study' or solve problems, because kids are smart just don't know how to approach the problem. I must say, I have been quite successful mentoring him...anna :) and to stay on the topic, staying positive and smiling also helps.
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Yes I fully agree that laughter can help our mental and physical health. Being happy and positive makes every task a whole lot easier and far less stressful. This can only be a good thing, so KEEP ON SMILING!!!
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Good one!
Always knew laughing was good, but not THIS good!
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That's a good post suggestion the advantages of laughing. Would kidneys also be benefited by laughing?
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Everything is benefited from laughing!!
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Laughing is really the cure of all diseases at lest it helps.
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How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one, but it has got to want to change!
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I like that! Thanks for sharing!
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