Is laughing actually good for you?
2007-02-14 23:13:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
Definitely it is good for me, in fact it is great, for me. It relieves my stress and lighten my spirits up alot. It can also make a person feel younger and healthier! Sometimes, it is good to let loose a little to prevent futher white hairs from sticking out of your head.
Laugh your heads out! Everyone! Be happy!
2007-02-15 00:17:33 · answer #1 · answered by Cherry Shortcake 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we laugh, natural killer cells which destroy tumours and viruses increase, along with Gamma-interferon (a disease-fighting protein), T-cells (important for our immune system) and B-cells (which make disease-fighting antibodies). As well as lowering blood pressure, laughter increases oxygen in the blood, which also encourages healing.” "Science of Laughter” Discovery Health Website
“Without humor one's thought processes are likely to become stuck and narrowly focused leading to increased distress.” Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
“Laughter is very powerful medicine. It can lower stress, dissolve anger and unite families in their resolve to overcome troubled times.” University of Nebraska
"Nothing is good or bad. It is thinking that makes it so." Shakespeare
“By the time a child reaches nursery school, he or she will laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh an average of 17 times a day.” “Science of Laughter” Discovery Health
What are the health benefits of humor and laughter?
The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. Humor and laughter can cause a domino effect of joy and amusement, as well as set off a number of positive physical effects. A good hearty laugh can help:
Health Benefits of Laughter
reduce stress
lower blood pressure
elevate mood
boost immune system
improve brain functioning
protect the heart
connect you to others
foster instant relaxation
make you feel good.
"Doctor I have a ringing in my ears." "Don't answer!" - Henny Youngman
Laughter activates the chemistry of the will to live and increases our capacity to fight disease. Laughing relaxes the body and reduces problems associated with high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis, and ulcers. Some research suggests that laughter may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Historically, research has shown that distressing emotions (depression, anger, anxiety, and stress) are all related to heart disease. A study done at the University of Maryland Medical Center suggests that a good sense of humor and the ability to laugh at stressful situations helps mitigate the damaging physical effects of distressing emotions.
2007-02-15 00:37:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jodi C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, and so is smiling. The act of laughing or smiling will release the chemicals in the body as if you were truly happy. Practice it daily and it will change your moods to the positive.
2007-02-14 23:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes definitely
2007-02-14 23:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by hhfe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, except when eating, drinking, sleeping, sneezing, shaving, fighting and while under the shower.
2007-02-14 23:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by kliff 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it will make you live longer and it is very contagious
2007-02-14 23:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by gone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya
2007-02-14 23:45:56 · answer #7 · answered by nabeel h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, even for a second!! it can erase all your worries!!
2007-02-14 23:21:34 · answer #8 · answered by mithca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think so!
2007-02-14 23:16:07 · answer #9 · answered by TEE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋