The benefits of laughter

Let's chat about laughter.

A happy disposition has been shown to guard against heart attacks, strokes and early death. Optimists have a 35% lower risk for the most serious complications of heart disease, compared to pessimists and this is true whether you're 19 or 90.

Optimists generally have better health habits than pessimists and this goes for mental health as well.

The benefits of laughter are endless:

• Laughter relaxes the body

• Decreases stress hormones

• Reduces pain

• Boosts immunity

• Triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals

• Eases anxiety and tension

• Stops distressing emotions

So how can you increase your optimism?

Here is a short video to help you get started 😊

https://youtu.be/VB4CCHHYOqY

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