Why Laughter Is Good For Your Health

Why Laughter is Good for your Health EASES ANXIETY AND FEAR Laughter brings the focus away from negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other distractions. IMPROVES MOOD We're thirty times more likely to laugh when we're with other people than when we're alone. PREVENTS HEART DISEASE One researcher claims ANTI-AGING Facial muscles are it takes 10 minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the leveN it would after just one minute of hearty laughter. toned & increase of blood supply to the face nourishes the skin, giving it a healthy glow. LOWERS STRESS HORMONES Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, STRENGTHENS IMMUNE SYSTEM Laughter increases immune cells & infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving resistance to disease. epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine & growth hormone. BURNS CALORIES 10-15 minutes of laughter burns REDUCES FOOD CRAVINGS Laughter increases the secretion of endorphins, which can help reduce cravings for comfort foods. 50 calories. STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS Humor triggers positive feelings & PROVIDES A PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL RELEASE Shared laughter adds joy, vitality, & resilience. fosters an emotional connection which creates a positive bond with each other. KNOWN TO LOWER Humor is an effective BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS One study shows way to heal resentments, hurts, & disagreements. people with diabetes had lower blood sugar levels after eating a meal & watching a comedy compared to a tedious ATTRACTS OTHERS TO US Laughter connects us with others & is contagious. HELPS DEFUSE CONFLICT lecture. Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations less threatening. DECREASES PAIN Laughter releases endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals which can temporarily relieve pain. EXERCISES MUSCLES LEAVING THEM RELAXED A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension & stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. BOOSTS ENERGY Laughter increases energy, enabling you to stay focused & accomplish more. JOKES 54 MEDICAL Sources: Comedy-zone | 101kidz | Stress About.com | Women WebMD | Helpguide Information provided by http://www.medicalinsurance.org of Why Laughter is Good for your Health EASES ANXIETY AND FEAR Laughter brings the focus away from negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other distractions. IMPROVES MOOD We're thirty times more likely to laugh when we're with other people than when we're alone. PREVENTS HEART DISEASE One researcher claims ANTI-AGING Facial muscles are it takes 10 minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the leveN it would after just one minute of hearty laughter. toned & increase of blood supply to the face nourishes the skin, giving it a healthy glow. LOWERS STRESS HORMONES Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, STRENGTHENS IMMUNE SYSTEM Laughter increases immune cells & infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving resistance to disease. epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine & growth hormone. BURNS CALORIES 10-15 minutes of laughter burns REDUCES FOOD CRAVINGS Laughter increases the secretion of endorphins, which can help reduce cravings for comfort foods. 50 calories. STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS Humor triggers positive feelings & PROVIDES A PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL RELEASE Shared laughter adds joy, vitality, & resilience. fosters an emotional connection which creates a positive bond with each other. KNOWN TO LOWER Humor is an effective BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS One study shows way to heal resentments, hurts, & disagreements. people with diabetes had lower blood sugar levels after eating a meal & watching a comedy compared to a tedious ATTRACTS OTHERS TO US Laughter connects us with others & is contagious. HELPS DEFUSE CONFLICT lecture. Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations less threatening. DECREASES PAIN Laughter releases endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals which can temporarily relieve pain. EXERCISES MUSCLES LEAVING THEM RELAXED A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension & stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. BOOSTS ENERGY Laughter increases energy, enabling you to stay focused & accomplish more. JOKES 54 MEDICAL Sources: Comedy-zone | 101kidz | Stress About.com | Women WebMD | Helpguide Information provided by http://www.medicalinsurance.org of Why Laughter is Good for your Health EASES ANXIETY AND FEAR Laughter brings the focus away from negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other distractions. IMPROVES MOOD We're thirty times more likely to laugh when we're with other people than when we're alone. PREVENTS HEART DISEASE One researcher claims ANTI-AGING Facial muscles are it takes 10 minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the leveN it would after just one minute of hearty laughter. toned & increase of blood supply to the face nourishes the skin, giving it a healthy glow. LOWERS STRESS HORMONES Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, STRENGTHENS IMMUNE SYSTEM Laughter increases immune cells & infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving resistance to disease. epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine & growth hormone. BURNS CALORIES 10-15 minutes of laughter burns REDUCES FOOD CRAVINGS Laughter increases the secretion of endorphins, which can help reduce cravings for comfort foods. 50 calories. STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS Humor triggers positive feelings & PROVIDES A PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL RELEASE Shared laughter adds joy, vitality, & resilience. fosters an emotional connection which creates a positive bond with each other. KNOWN TO LOWER Humor is an effective BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS One study shows way to heal resentments, hurts, & disagreements. people with diabetes had lower blood sugar levels after eating a meal & watching a comedy compared to a tedious ATTRACTS OTHERS TO US Laughter connects us with others & is contagious. HELPS DEFUSE CONFLICT lecture. Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations less threatening. DECREASES PAIN Laughter releases endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals which can temporarily relieve pain. EXERCISES MUSCLES LEAVING THEM RELAXED A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension & stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. BOOSTS ENERGY Laughter increases energy, enabling you to stay focused & accomplish more. JOKES 54 MEDICAL Sources: Comedy-zone | 101kidz | Stress About.com | Women WebMD | Helpguide Information provided by http://www.medicalinsurance.org of Why Laughter is Good for your Health EASES ANXIETY AND FEAR Laughter brings the focus away from negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other distractions. IMPROVES MOOD We're thirty times more likely to laugh when we're with other people than when we're alone. PREVENTS HEART DISEASE One researcher claims ANTI-AGING Facial muscles are it takes 10 minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the leveN it would after just one minute of hearty laughter. toned & increase of blood supply to the face nourishes the skin, giving it a healthy glow. LOWERS STRESS HORMONES Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, STRENGTHENS IMMUNE SYSTEM Laughter increases immune cells & infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving resistance to disease. epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine & growth hormone. BURNS CALORIES 10-15 minutes of laughter burns REDUCES FOOD CRAVINGS Laughter increases the secretion of endorphins, which can help reduce cravings for comfort foods. 50 calories. STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS Humor triggers positive feelings & PROVIDES A PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL RELEASE Shared laughter adds joy, vitality, & resilience. fosters an emotional connection which creates a positive bond with each other. KNOWN TO LOWER Humor is an effective BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS One study shows way to heal resentments, hurts, & disagreements. people with diabetes had lower blood sugar levels after eating a meal & watching a comedy compared to a tedious ATTRACTS OTHERS TO US Laughter connects us with others & is contagious. HELPS DEFUSE CONFLICT lecture. Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations less threatening. DECREASES PAIN Laughter releases endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals which can temporarily relieve pain. EXERCISES MUSCLES LEAVING THEM RELAXED A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension & stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. BOOSTS ENERGY Laughter increases energy, enabling you to stay focused & accomplish more. JOKES 54 MEDICAL Sources: Comedy-zone | 101kidz | Stress About.com | Women WebMD | Helpguide Information provided by http://www.medicalinsurance.org of Why Laughter is Good for your Health EASES ANXIETY AND FEAR Laughter brings the focus away from negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other distractions. IMPROVES MOOD We're thirty times more likely to laugh when we're with other people than when we're alone. PREVENTS HEART DISEASE One researcher claims ANTI-AGING Facial muscles are it takes 10 minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the leveN it would after just one minute of hearty laughter. toned & increase of blood supply to the face nourishes the skin, giving it a healthy glow. LOWERS STRESS HORMONES Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, STRENGTHENS IMMUNE SYSTEM Laughter increases immune cells & infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving resistance to disease. epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine & growth hormone. BURNS CALORIES 10-15 minutes of laughter burns REDUCES FOOD CRAVINGS Laughter increases the secretion of endorphins, which can help reduce cravings for comfort foods. 50 calories. STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS Humor triggers positive feelings & PROVIDES A PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL RELEASE Shared laughter adds joy, vitality, & resilience. fosters an emotional connection which creates a positive bond with each other. KNOWN TO LOWER Humor is an effective BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS One study shows way to heal resentments, hurts, & disagreements. people with diabetes had lower blood sugar levels after eating a meal & watching a comedy compared to a tedious ATTRACTS OTHERS TO US Laughter connects us with others & is contagious. HELPS DEFUSE CONFLICT lecture. Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations less threatening. DECREASES PAIN Laughter releases endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals which can temporarily relieve pain. EXERCISES MUSCLES LEAVING THEM RELAXED A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension & stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. BOOSTS ENERGY Laughter increases energy, enabling you to stay focused & accomplish more. JOKES 54 MEDICAL Sources: Comedy-zone | 101kidz | Stress About.com | Women WebMD | Helpguide Information provided by http://www.medicalinsurance.org of Why Laughter is Good for your Health EASES ANXIETY AND FEAR Laughter brings the focus away from negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other distractions. IMPROVES MOOD We're thirty times more likely to laugh when we're with other people than when we're alone. PREVENTS HEART DISEASE One researcher claims ANTI-AGING Facial muscles are it takes 10 minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the leveN it would after just one minute of hearty laughter. toned & increase of blood supply to the face nourishes the skin, giving it a healthy glow. LOWERS STRESS HORMONES Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, STRENGTHENS IMMUNE SYSTEM Laughter increases immune cells & infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving resistance to disease. epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine & growth hormone. BURNS CALORIES 10-15 minutes of laughter burns REDUCES FOOD CRAVINGS Laughter increases the secretion of endorphins, which can help reduce cravings for comfort foods. 50 calories. STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS Humor triggers positive feelings & PROVIDES A PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL RELEASE Shared laughter adds joy, vitality, & resilience. fosters an emotional connection which creates a positive bond with each other. KNOWN TO LOWER Humor is an effective BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS One study shows way to heal resentments, hurts, & disagreements. people with diabetes had lower blood sugar levels after eating a meal & watching a comedy compared to a tedious ATTRACTS OTHERS TO US Laughter connects us with others & is contagious. HELPS DEFUSE CONFLICT lecture. Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations less threatening. DECREASES PAIN Laughter releases endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals which can temporarily relieve pain. EXERCISES MUSCLES LEAVING THEM RELAXED A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension & stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. BOOSTS ENERGY Laughter increases energy, enabling you to stay focused & accomplish more. JOKES 54 MEDICAL Sources: Comedy-zone | 101kidz | Stress About.com | Women WebMD | Helpguide Information provided by http://www.medicalinsurance.org of