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People say ‘laughter is the best medicine’, but does it actually help?

Laughter has powerful positive effects on our body and mind, say our readers, and could even be prescribed as a medicine

12 April 2023

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People say “laughter is the best medicine”, but does it actually help?

@Liz53533253

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If the laughter is genuine, it starts a good chain reaction. Serotonin and other “good” hormones are released. The brain and the rest of the body get more oxygen and stress levels fall. The laughter stimulates happier thoughts and creates a sense of closeness with those sharing it.

@ginnyjollykidd

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Laughter can help us with lovely endorphins and other such hormones. It exercises the core muscles and the face in one of the loveliest ways to bring out beauty.

Emotionally, it breaks tension. It…

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