Laughing keeps you young

Laughter is defined as the physiological response of the brain to humor and it consists of two parts: a set
of gestures and the production of sound
Laughter is a great medicine. It provides physical, psychological, emotional and social benefits, and distracts you from negative thinking..

Provides an Internal Workout

 

Laughing is a simple process  When you have a good belly laugh, it exercises the diaphragm, abdomen, respiratory system and even the shoulders. This is why your muscles are more relaxed and calm after a good laugh.

Plus, during heavy laughter, people take deep breaths that help unclog airways and enhance inhalation and oxygen intake.

Reduces Stress

decrease in the levels of stress hormones like cortisol and epinephrine. At the same time, laughter increases the level of health-enhancing hormones.

Plus, laughter provides a full-scale workout for your muscles and stimulates blood circulation. This in turn helps reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress.

Improves Sleep Quality

Some scientific research in the field of sleep and insomnia has found that laughter helps improve sleep patterns, which is helpful in treating insomnia.
During the evening, have a good laugh with your family members or friends. It will help reduce stress and anxiety, and promote deep, restful sleep.

Fights Depression

Laughter can help people suffering from either seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or full-blown depression. A study published in the journal Geriatrics Gerontology International found that laughter therapy can reduce depression in elderly people.

Boosts the Immune System

If you have a weak immune system, you can improve it with a regular dose of laughter. Several studies have proven that laughter can improve the immune system by increasing the number of anti-infection antibodies as well as T-cells in the blood.

Relieves Pain

A good dose of laughter releases feel-good endorphins into your system that work better than morphine to reduce pain. Also, laughter can distract you from thoughts of your aches and pains. Laughter has also been found to break the pain-spasm cycle common to some muscle disorders.
When suffering from any kind of physical pain, include a dose of humor as part of your treatment.

Controls Diabetes

If you have Type 2 diabetes, make sure to watch a humor show for at least 30 minutes daily.

Protects the Heart 

Basically, the heart is a muscle and it gets stronger and functions better with exercise. This is one reason laughing is considered a healthy workout for your heart.

Basically, the heart is a muscle and it gets stronger and functions better with exercise. This is one reason laughing is considered a healthy workout for your heart.

Keeps You Young

A good belly laugh improves physical as well as emotional health. When you are healthy, you will surely look younger than your age