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Look For Humor On A Daily Basis

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Laughter has both physical and emotional benefits. Studies show that humor helps keep people healthy.

Humor can also make life better:

  • Laughter can release endorphins that make you feel better (the same effect you get from exercising).

  • Laughter is a mild aerobic exercise for the stomach and face muscles.

  • Laughter can help relieve the blues and/or depression. It can also help minimize fear and anxiety.

Studies using MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machines indicate that even faked laughter has health benefits.

Dr. Norman Cousins believed that it was laughter that was a major factor in helping him to heal.

If humor is missing from your life, there are many easy-to-access ways you can bring it in. For example, by watching current or old comedy reruns on television. For more information, see the other sections of this document.


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