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RESEARCH SHOWS that Laughter: - Relieves stress and negative tension - Helps people get along together better - People who laugh together work together better - Strengthens the immune system (Cortisol, a stress hormone is reduced, enabling immune cells to function more effectively. - Improves breathing, arterial blood flow, digestions, sleep - Adjusts blood pressure & blood sugar - Relaxes muscles - Burns calories - Reduces pain STATEMENTS attributed to Norman Cousins: “An endorphin-like reaction .. “ “Laughter is an ambassador for all the positive emotions.” (hope, faith, love, will to live, laughter, determination, purpose, creativity) “To the extent laughter or any of the positive emotions, can block panic, depression, despair, we have a therapeutic ally.” THE SCIENCE IS THERE for those who need it “..I’ve been a mental health professional for over 40 years, and the two most certain indicators of good mental health are a good sense of humor and an easy laugh. “ - Steve Wilson
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You can turn painful situations around through laughter. If you can find humour in anything—even poverty—YOU CAN SURVIVE IT. (Bill Cosby) |
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