1. Laugh often

The weekly guidelines for generally healthy people:

• Two to three days for strength training
• Aerobic activity at least five days at moderate intensity, or three days a week at high intensity
• A stretching routine at least two days a week

Several years ago, the WHO named “stress” as the “The Health Epidemic of the 21st Century”. Since then, the pandemic has increased the amount of stress individuals are feeling at work and home.

One way to help combat stress is through laughter.

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To stay upbeat and positive, make laughter a deliberate part of your day.

A rollicking laugh fires up then cools down your stress response and it can increase your heart rate. As a result, you feel relaxed.