The Many Benefits of Laughter
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The Benefits Of Laughter
- Reduction of Stress Hormones
- Improves Mood
- Muscle Relaxation
- Immune System Enhancement
- Pain Reduction (more…)
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The Benefits Of Laughter
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The Science Behind The Benefits of Laughter
The American Physiological Society found that the hormones beta-endorphins (which elevate mood) and human growth hormone (which builds immunity) increased significantly in patients exposed to laughter. Another study by the same doctors found that laughter reduced three key stress hormones — cortisol, epinephrine and dopac — by 38 percent to 70 percent. High levels of those three hormones have long been linked to compromised immune systems. (more…)