Tuesday, May 12, 2009

They say laughter is the best medicine. Right?

The healing power of laughter

The following have been known to be correlated with laughter:

Alleviates depression;
Lowers our blood pressure;
Promotes relaxation;
Reduces stress;
Increase the oxygen level in our blood, giving us more energy;
Increase the endorphin activity in our body resulting in a sense of well being;
Are able to keep things in perspective;
Banish boredom;
Are more socially attractive - people enjoy being with those who laugh easily and often; and
Immeasurably increase our enjoyment of life.

Laughter has been called social glue because it bonds us to the people we laugh with. The message is clear: To live better ... laugh more.

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