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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.
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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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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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10 Benefits Of Tai Chi According To Research
- Reduces mortality for those who self-reported engaging in the practice 5-6 hours per week.
- Improves muscle strength, balance and flexibility. Evidence is inconclusive, but it links regular tai chi practice to physiological and psychosocial benefits.
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- It may help with reducing stress, though most evidence is anecdotal.
- Improves mood if you are depressed or anxious.
- Better sleep as it may leads to a more restful sleep.
- Promotes weight loss.
- Improves cognition in older adults
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