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laughter It is the cure for the problems that have plagued us for thousands of years.
use humor to Relieve pain and stress Former West Virginia University Extension Specialist Dr. Jane Riffe tells us the roots of this technique date back to the 14th century michigan state university.
And the hospital will Invite clowns to entertain the children He had been ill since the early 1900s.
Since then, doctors have learned more about the causes and How laughter has medicinal properties.
Reportedly, just a few minutes a day can make a difference Dr. Michael James Sass Jr., primary care physician at Geisinger Lewisburg. “No harm laughter,” he explained.
“This ‘drug’ works quickly, is free, is available everywhere, and has no side effects,” Sasse added. “Plus, it’s fun.”
Quickly lift your mood
Laughter relaxes muscles, improves mood, and reduces stress and anxiety: symptoms that are risk factors for life-threatening illness and premature death.
It reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol – according to research, a single session can reduce levels by 37% UCLA Health – and boosts the “feel-good” hormones dopamine and serotonin, according to Harvard Health.
It also increases our endorphin levels, hormones that help relieve pain.
2011 study Research has found that people who watched funny videos were able to endure the cold longer after wearing frozen wine sleeves on their arms.
“The release of endorphins enhances the body’s natural pain-relieving mechanisms, which is especially helpful for managing chronic discomfort and improving overall mood,” says Sass.
The health benefits are no joke
Laughter activates immune cells and antibodies in the blood, which help fight infection, Sass said.
Special cancer-fighting white blood cells also become more active when we laugh.
After showing people a funny video, a 2008 trial showed a difference in natural killer cell activity between people who laughed loudly and those who simply looked happy.
It’s not just immune health that benefits.
Laughter helps us get more oxygen, breathe deeper, improve circulation and organ function, and slow the heart rate.
Geisinger says people who laugh regularly have a lower risk of heart disease.
“When our organs get all this oxygen, our heart rates slow down and the brain fog dissipates,” Psychologist Dr. Grace Tworek told the Cleveland Clinic. “This is the opposite of the stress response. Increased oxygen can help you think more clearly and allow your body to relax.”
The diet of laughter
Laughter can also help people lose weight.
Statistically, it only takes 10 to 15 minutes to burn up to 40 calories Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
It helps lower blood sugar levels, Sass said.
“A good comedy won’t cure diabetes, but it can slightly curb that crazy blood sugar spike you get after eating birthday cake,” he said.