LaughingEnhancesyourHealth:

A GUIDE TO LIVING A LONGER, HAPPIER LIFE BY NATALIE KHINE

Yup, you saw that right. Research has shown that laughing regularly can actually decrease your chances of dying early. Believe it or not, it’s true. Laughing improves your immune system by releasing neuropeptides that contribute to fighting off potential harmful pathogens.

Natalie Dattilo, former director of psychology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital states that laughing “hikes endorphins, which have pain-relieving effects”. Whether you are stressed from school-work or nervous for your upcoming exams, laughing is here for you! A good giggle triggers the activation of your stress response. It has the ability to raise and lower your heart rate and blood pressure, which as a result gives you that feel-good emotion

An analysis on the effect of clowns on hospitalized kids led by Brazilian and Canadian researchers also concluded that kids who were exposed to the clowns were notably less nervous during procedures, irrespective of whether or not parents were with them These same kids also experienced a significant improvement in their emotional wellbeing

In times where some may find it hard to access medicine, laughter is the best non-medicine approach. Whether it’s making a knock knock joke or just casually laughing with your friends, the benefits are undeniable Give it a try, and see where it takes you!