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Laughter is one of the best medicines

Laughter is one of the best medicines

Laughter stimulates the heart, lungs and muscles, improving the supply of oxygen-rich air. It increases our brain's production of endorphins, relieving stress. It creates a feeling of well-being and relaxation by lowering our blood pressure and heart rate.

In the longer term, laughter boosts our immune system. And positive thoughts can release neuropeptides, which help combat stress and potentially more serious illnesses.

Laughter can also relieve pain, prompting the body to produce its own natural painkillers.

And it helps us deal with difficult situations, by facilitating communication with those around us.

And, of course, it reduces stress, depression and anxiety.

In short, laughter makes you happy.

On the scientific side, a team from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil monitored 26 patients with coronary heart disease for 12 weeks. Half of them were asked to watch comedy programs twice a week, while the other half watched "neutral" documentaries on subjects such as politics. The results speak for themselves: participants who laughed regularly experienced better arterial dilation, better oxygenation of the body and a reduction in inflammation markers in the blood, which often herald cardiovascular events.

By laughing more, we create a virtuous circle
Laughing as much as we can, especially at ourselves, is very good for our health.
Aim for at least 10 to 15 minutes a day.
So what are we waiting for?

 
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