7 Health Benefits Of Laughter

One of the best feelings in the world is the deep- rooted belly laugh. It can bring people together and establish amazing connections. Everything from a slight giggle to a side-splitting guffaw can  change the temperature of a room from chilly unfamiliarity to a warm family-like atmosphere.
Get ready to get your giggle on!



1. Laughing lowers blood pressure

People who lower their blood pressure, even those who start at normal levels, will reduce their risk of strokes and heart attacks. So get your self a comedy film and enjoy your
laughter medicine.

2. Reduces stress hormone levels

You benefit from reducing the level of stress  hormones your body produces because hormone- level reduction simultaneously cuts the anxiety and  stress impacting your body. Additionally, the reduction of stress hormones in your body may result in higher immune system performance. Just think: Laughing along as a co-worker tells a funny
joke can relieve some of the day's stress and help
you reap the health benefits of laughter.

3. Fun ab workout

One of the benefits of laughter is that it can help  you tone your abs. When you are laughing, the muscles in your stomach expand and contract,  similar to when you intentionally exercise your abs. Meanwhile, the muscles you are not using to laugh
are getting an opportunity to relax. Add laughter to  your ab routine and make getting a toned tummy more enjoyable.

4. Improves cardiac health

Laughter is a great cardio workout, especially for those who are incapable of doing other physical activity due to injury or illness. It gets your heart  pumping and burns a similar amount of calories per hour as walking at a slow to moderate pace. So, laugh your heart into health.

5. Boosts T cells

T cells are specialized immune system cells just  waiting in your body for activation. When you  laugh, you activate T cells that immediately begin to help you fight off sickness. Next time you feel a  cold coming on, add chuckling to your illness prevention plan.

6. Triggers the release of endorphins

Endorphins are the body’s natural pain killers. By  laughing, you can release endorphins, which can  help ease chronic pain and make you feel good all over.

7. Produces a general sense of well-being

Laughter can increase your overall sense of well- being. Doctors have found that people who have a positive outlook on life tend to fight diseases better than people who tend to be more negative. So  smile, laugh and live longer!


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