Laughter is good medicine and science proves it

“Laughter can benefit your physical wellbeing,” according to the American psychologist William Fry, the father of gelotology, which is the study of laughter, in an article by Freda Gonot-Schoupinsky for Psyche. He refers to laughter as “internal jogging,” and for good reason: “A recent study found that it had a similar effect as exercise on heart rate and heart-rate variability,” Fry said. “Other physiological benefits of laughter include an enhanced immune system, muscle relaxation, and reduced blood pressure. One study of nearly 21,000 older adults found that those who laughed every day were less likely to have heart disease, compared with those who never or almost never laughed.”

Source: How to laugh more

For more resources on getting a good laugh, check out these Amazon affiliate links:
Jim Breuer: And Laughter For All
Laughter Yoga: Daily Practices for Health and Happiness
Laughter: A Scientific Investigation
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter Is the Best Medicine: 101 Feel Good Stories
The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter: 365 Inspirational Meditations to Brighten Your Day
Laughter Totally is the Best Medicine (Laughter Medicine) <– by Reader’s Digest, the originator of the phrase “Laughter is the Best Medicine” from their popular magazine feature.

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