The Physical, Mental and Social Benefits of Laughter

Laughter is food for the soul. It gives us a sense of spiritual fullness and well-being.  Humor can help you keep a positive outlook during difficult or stressful situations or even in times of loss and disappointment.

Laughter has so many positive benefits. Laughter benefits us physically, mentally and socially.

Physical Health Benefits:   Boosts immunity Lowers stress hormones Decreases pain Relaxes your muscles Prevents heart disease	Mental Health Benefits:      Adds joy and zest to life     Eases anxiety and fear     Relieves stress     Improves mood     Enhances resilience	Social Benefits:                Strengthens relationships Attracts others to us    Enhances teamwork Helps defuse conflict Promotes group bonding

Links that take you to a world of Stress Reduction & Joy Production

Everyone can enjoy the benefits of laughter. Children, teens, adults of all ages, working, retired or unemployed, able-bodied or physically challenged, people who are healthy, those facing life-threatening illnesses, caregivers and healthcare providers can all benefit from laughter.


















Below are LINKS to sites that are laughter focused in order to create a healthier YOU!!

Laughter Yoga:  http://www.laughteryoga.org/english/home

The Center of Joy: http://thecenterofjoy.net/Laughte__Links__Quotes_ETAR.html

Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor: http://www.aath.org/

“Always laugh when you can, it is cheap medicine.”
― George Gordon Byron

TGIF!!! Here's something to help jumpstart your Friday

Joke of the day

Two campers are walking through the woods when a huge brown bear suddenly appears in the clearing about 50 feet in front of them. The bear sees the campers and begins to head toward them. The first guys drops his backpack, digs out a pair of sneakers, and frantically begins to put them on. The second guys says, "What are you doing? Sneakers won’t help you outrun that bear." "I don't need to outrun the bear," the first guy says. "I just need to outrun you."


Have a Safe and Happy Weekend,