7 Health Benefits of Laughter [blogs.psychcentral.com]

Alicia Doktor 2/13/194:00 AM

We all know how great it feels to have a real belly laugh, one of those episodes when you laugh so hard you can hardly breathe, and your stomach aches with the effort.

Laughing together is a great way to build bonds and feel closer to one another, and a genuine laugh or giggle-fit can make even the most dire of situations a little easier to manage. Laughter enhances teamwork, diffuses conflicts, and strengthens relationships.

But did you know there are actually measurable health benefits to laughter?

[For more on this story by Mike Bundrant, go to https://blogs.psychcentral.com...enefits-of-laughter/]

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Lesa ThomasMember

Laughter is really great and it's a superpower we all enjoy! Plus, it's contagious... in a good manner! Laughter Yoga is also beneficial for seniors to live healthily. Thank you for sharing the good information on the health benefits of Laughter!

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