"A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around” ~ Carolyn Birmingham
Laughter's good medicine...
Mirthful laughter - helps decrease cortisol, leading to stress reduction
- increases production of antibodies
- enhances mood through increased endorphins
- lowers bad cholesterol and systolic blood pressure
- raises good cholesterol
- decreases inflammation in diabetics
Ever notice how
laughter's contagious? The mirror neurons in our brain lead us to mimic those around us.
Hope you enjoyed a good laugh with a friend today.
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