International Moment of Laughter Day: Health Benefits of Laughter

Do you know that happiness and laughter Improve your Health? Therefore, the world celebrates the International Moment of Laughter every year on April 14. On this day people raise awareness about laughter and its healing benefits, and in this article, we will shed light on the benefits of laughter to your health.  

The Benefits of Laughter to Your Health 

Sandiness causes many diseases to your health, such as diabetes, on the other hand happiness enhances healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Accordingly, it is true to say that laughter is a strong medicine to improve your health. Laughing helps you live longer, find out how in the list below:  

Relax Your Body  

Laughing leaves your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after, and this relieves physical tension and stress.  

Boosts the Immune System 

Laughing improves your immune system and resistance to disease. When you laugh, stress hormones will decrease, and immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies will increase.  

Live Longer  

A study in Norway found that people with a sense of humor live longer than those who do not laugh as much, and this was notable for those battling cancer. 

Burns Calories 

You can burn approximately 40 calories if you laugh for 10 to 15 minutes a day, and this allows you to lose 3 – 4 pounds over the course of a year. 

Protects the Heart 

Laughter can protect you from a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems, since it improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow which protects you from a heart attack.  

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