Do you know a good laugh can improve your health? On this National Let's Laugh Day, let's check why we should add a little humour to our day-to-day life!
A good laugh stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles. This is because your intake of oxygen-rich air is enhanced through laughter.
Laughter leads to a significant increase in endorphins released by your brain.
After a laugh, you get a relaxed feeling. Why? Because laughter can increase and then decrease your heart rate and blood pressure.
Some of the physical symptoms of stress can be reduced by laughter. Because a good laugh can stimulate blood circulation and help in muscle relaxation.
According to experts, laughter helps the body produce its own natural painkillers. So, a good laugh may ease your body pain.
Study shows laughter can improve your self-esteem and reduce your stress and anxiety.
Laughter helps you connect with other people. Shared laughter may indicate that have a similar worldview, which strengthens your relationships.