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Gelotology: the study of humor and laughter
- This is what the physiological and psychological study of laughter is called.
- It was founded by American psychologist, William Fry, from Stanford University.
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Psychological benefits of laughter
- Releases mood-boosting chemicals like endorphins
- Reduces feelings of stress and depression
- Improves sleep quality
- Increases self-esteem and creative thinking
- Enhances environment for learning.
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Boosting wellbeing from laughing
More and more research shows us that the benefits of laughter are wide-ranging and easily accessible. Laughter is not just a spontaneous response to something funny and although it is a social activity it can be also self-induced.
In order to develop our wellbeing with la...
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Physiological benefits of laughter
- Enhanced immune system
- Muscle relaxation
- Reduced blood pressure
- Reduced chances for heart disease
- Decreases the risk of onset diabetic complications
- Increases pain tolerance
- It also burns calories.
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