Take a Break: Laugh

Studies show that a good laugh daily is very healthy. A study from the University of Maryland Medical Center, found that people with heart disease were 40% less likely to laugh in a variety of situations compared to people of the same age without heart disease. Another study of people with diabetics found that in those who viewed humor for 30 minutes daily, in addition to conventional treatment, had lower cholesterol and less risk of cardiovascular disease than those who didn’t include humor as part of their treatment.

Laughter is a great stress release and helps to form social bonds. Below are some ways to put more laughs in your daily life.

• If you have a favorite comedian, Google and watch on-line.

• Watch a funny movie or program on TV.

• Socialize with people that make you laugh and/or who laugh a lot. Laughter is contagious, so the more you are around laughter the more you will laugh.

• Join a laughter club. Yes, they do exist. Check with your provider to see if there is such a group at your local hospital or medical center or check on-line.

• Listen on line to laughter clubs, such as
Laughing Lady
Laughter Yoga with Miss Lafalot

• Benefits of Laughter Yoga with John Cleese

• American Laughter Yoga