During times of anxiety, stress and uncertainty, the value of laughter does not come with a price tag
Furthermore, it is a birth right that should be exercised as often as possible.
This social and emotional control makes laughter incredibly powerful. For example, we do not always laugh because something is funny; instead laughter is used to indicate that you are okay, not hurt or trying to hurt somebody when you accidentally bump into each other while rushing to catch a closing elevator.
Another surprising health benefit is that it boosts your immune system by decreasing stress hormone levels, increasing the level of immuno- globulin A and natural killer cells, a type of white blood cell. However the evidence is not yet conclusive and further research is needed to explore the mechanisms of these effects in greater detail, using larger study samples.
Ever wondered why sitcoms have laughter edited into them? Well, as it turns out, laughter really is contagious. If you hear others laugh, you are more likely to join in the laughter. Hence, hearing others laugh, even for no apparent reason, can often trigger genuine laughter.Create opportunities to laugh by watching a funny movie, TV show or YouTube video.
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