REASONS WHY LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR YOU

LAUGHTER EASES AND RELAXES MUSCLE TENSION

Laughing has the ability to ease tension by relaxing the muscles

throughout the body, particularly the muscles of the face, neck,

shoulder and abdomen. When laughter is uncontrolled, this creates

a convulsive reaction that helps loosen muscular tension and

mobilize breathing.

LAUGHTER REDUCES THE LEVEL OF STRESS

HORMONES IN THE BODY

People who love laughing have lower levels of stress hormones such

as cortisol, and epinephrine. As the levels of these hormones decrease,

the body becomes more relaxed and feels not just physically but also

emotional better.

LAUGHTER INCREASES HGH

Loma Linda University researchers found that even anticipating a

good laugh produced an increase in HGH (an anti-aging hormone)

of as much as 87%.

AN ALLY AGAINST HEART DISEASE

By reviving blood circulation and increasing oxygenation of the blood,

laughter is considered to be a powerful ally in the fight against

heart disease.

LAUGHING IMPROVES BLOOD FLOW

In a study conducted by the University of Maryland Medical Centre,

the results indicated that laughter seemed to cause the endothelium

(tissue that composes the lining of blood vessels) to expand,

allowing for better blood flow.

LAUGHTER PROTECTS THE HEART

In another study conducted by the University of Maryland Medical Centre

a correlation was demonstrated between people who laugh often

and overall heart health. The researchers found that people with

heart disease were 40% less likely to laugh in a variety of situations

compared to people of the same age without heart disease.

LAUGHTER BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

According to the National Cancer Institute, laughter keeps the stress

hormones under control and aids immune system agents such as

the NK cells, lymphocytes, B cells, and T cells function optimally.

LAUGHTER HELPS YOU HEAL FASTER

Scientific research has suggested that by lowering our blood pressure,

boosting our immune functions, decreasing stress hormones, etc.,

laughter actually helps us recuperate faster from various ailments.

LAUGHTER HELPS LOWER BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

Laughter provides one of the best health benefits for diabetics.

In a 2012 study performed on 19 diabetic patients, it was

demonstrated that laughter helped suppress blood sugar levels by

ameliorating the postprandial (after eating a meal) glucose

excursion in the presence of insufficient insulin action.