How Laughter Changes Your Day

Published On: August 29, 2020|Categories: Health & Wellness, Tampa, Tips|Tags: , , , |

How Laughter Changes Your DayWhen you smile, the world smiles with you, and when you laugh, the laughter of others will resonate through the land. There is a reason laughter is called the best medicine, and if you are not laughing every day, you are really missing out.

Laughter may not have the power to cure disease, but it is good for your body and your soul. The benefits of laughter are well documented and well understood, so why not head to the local comedy club or share a great romcom with someone you love? Here are some reasons to laugh and smile every day.

Save Your Strength

It takes far more muscle power to frown than to smile. Unless you are convinced that frowning counts as exercise, save your strength and wear a smile everywhere you go.

Smiling is painless, and easy, and there is no reason not to do it. You will feel better about yourself, and so will everyone you meet.

Laughter is Great for Your Mental Health

If you want to feel better about yourself and the world, just put on your most winning smile and share some laughter with those around you. Laughter is contagious, and when you are having fun, others will feel better as well.

Laughter is a wonderful tonic, one that can improve your mental and emotional health, reduce stress and leave you feeling better about the world around you. Even if you do not feel like laughing, if you look hard enough you can find the humor in nearly any situation.

Laughing is (Almost) a Workout

It may not be as good as lifting weights or doing sit-ups, but laughter does give your abdominal muscles a workout. The abs that help you express your amusement are the same muscles that expand and contract when you are actually working out, so skip the gym and spend the day at the comedy club instead.

Laughter may not be a replacement for exercise, but it will give you the same great feeling. So give your abs a workout with a deep belly laugh today.

Lower Your Blood Pressure

Laughter is good for your soul, but it is also good for your body. Not only does laughter benefit your emotional and mental health – it can improve your physical health as well.

Laughter has been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormone levels in your blood. That means you will feel better than before, all thanks to a joke or funny movie.

If you are feeling down, it may be time to laugh it off. Laughter may not be a cure all, but from tiny chuckles to hearty belly laughs, amusement is good for your body, your brain and your soul.

 

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