Laughing –5 Amazing health benefits
Who here has laughed so hard that they peed their pants? And who here got scolded for laughing at the movie theater during a sad scene? Just me? Oh okay.
If that has ever happened to you, kind reader, worry not! Although possibly humiliating, you will find that it was worth the positive effects to your health and body long term. We are about to show you laughing benefits you never knew about.
Laughing helps you live longer
In a European study, they found that those who laughed more lived longer than compared to those who didn’t, that being the case specially for the people battling cancer.
Laughing makes you feel good
As you may know, laughing triggers the release of endorphins—the hormone responsible for promoting a feeling of well-being as well as pain relief.
Laughing burns fat
As it turns out, laughing between 10-15 minutes daily can over the span of a year burn about 3-4 pounds.
Laughing is attractive
There is nothing more attractive or radiant than letting out beautiful laughter. It shows good spirit, confidence, spontaneity and increases the bond between people. Some men and women make it a point to only date people with a good sense of humor, and that is undoubtedly a positive aspect that improves the relationship, possibly making it last longer than those who don’t laugh together much.
Laughing boosts the immune system
Laughing increases immune response as well as simultaneously decreases stress response. This leads to a higher ability of your body to fight off bacteria and viruses, making you safer from head to toe.
Most Important Factor
With all that said, here comes the most important thing you need to ask yourself:
For those people that picked on you for your hazardous laugh, guess who today is healthier, skinnier, more attractive and feeling better? That’s right. Now send them this article, that will show them!
And as for you, kind reader, thank you for reading and we hope this light-hearted article made you smile or laugh.
We will see you next time!
Written by Aska Barros