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    by Heidi Marie Fleetfoot

    There are many benefits of laughter that we enjoy without even realizing it. When we laugh chemicals are released in our brains that make us feel good. This is why we love to laugh so much. Unlike chocolate, that can pile ...read more

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    by Melody Chase

    You may have heard the saying "Laughter is the Best Medicine", which is really good news. However what is even better news is that Laughter may also be the best preventive medicine and promotion of health as well. The ...read more

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    by Carol Wohlfeil

    The Benefits of Laughter To those who have researched the benefits of laughter, as well as those who have experienced them for themselves, the "sixth sense" has come to be defined as the "sense of...read more

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    by Jon Coe

    Laughter is a wonderful thing! If you can see the humor in things, then you are well on the way to recovery! Laughter helps us detach ourselves; Everyday, we are put our nose to the grind stone! Our busy lives are drawi...read more

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    by Melissa R. Bickel

    In this day of busy people, stressful jobs, pressures of home life , school, and just the general pressures of living it is easy to lose the humorous side of ourselves. walk with our heads down, we don't give thought to...read more

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    by Steve Marshall

    Laughter has no real benefits to the serious minded, as it doesn't create or make anything new. What a way to begin an article on humour, but I thought I would get the droll attempts at displaying my, oh so dry, sense of h...read more

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    by Ethel Smith

    There is an old saying that 'Laughter is the best medicine' and I feel that it is very true. I worked in a clerical post, at our local hospital, for nearly eight years and can testify to the health benefits of laughter. I ...read more

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    by N. A. Hernandez

    My children's laughter is one the greatest sounds that I can hear! It is a happy sound is actually just as good for your body as it is for your soul. It is known that laughter reduces the level of stress hormones. It also ...read more

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    by Lostash

    I have to admit, just lately I haven't laughed as much as normal. The strange thing is, that I notice the difference it has had on my day to day life, and I've only just realised that. I'm very fortunate if I'm honest; a f...read more

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    by MysLykeMeeh

    Laughter is the best medicine, as the popular saying goes. But, what it is in laughter that after we laugh out loud every hard feelings in our heart will gone and soon evaporate? Though, it depends on the type and how the ...read more

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    by Lisa Hunt Warren

    Most people agree that it is fun to laugh. Some people make it a point to find things to laugh about at least once each day. Aside from being a nice break from dull, depressing, or stressful thoughts, though, laughter ...read more

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    by Laura Leigh Fields

    Laughter is a tool. It helps us feel young. It helps us feel in control. It helps us remember. It makes it easier for us to forget. Laughter is there when we need it. It is there to help us make new friends, and sign busin...read more

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    by Jennifer Searle

    When do we need laughter the most in our lives? We need it everyday single of our life. Laughter is the glue that holds our families and our sanity together. If we don't laugh at least once a day we become depressed...read more

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    by Malina Halim

    Laughter is indeed therapeutic for the mind and the body. It is a universal language and it breaks down barriers to friendship. When you laugh with a person, even if that person is a stranger you automatically strike a bon...read more

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    by RahimAbdul

    Happy MIRTH Day! World Laughter Day is Sunday, May 4, 2008. Laughter is a sign of happiness. Laughter is something natural, it is good habit! It will shake your whole body; It will have exercises by vibrating and stimulati...read more

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    by Colette Georgii

    Laughter is therapeutic. Laughter is mind-healing and body-healing. You can heal with Laughter. Laughter can help in recovering and recharging the immune system. Laughter can help with anxiety and depression. If y...read more

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    by cody18

    Laughter is one of the greatest sounds in the world! It can lift the spirit! If you're in a funk, laughter is the best medicine. It doesn't matter what it is that makes you laugh, once you start laughing you almost instan...read more

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    by Ns Edwards

    It is scientifically found that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. It takes even more muscles when someone screams in anger and fear and almost none to laugh because as laughter begins muscles tighten in...read more

  • by Julia Bodeeb White

    Laughter relieves stress ! Children laugh all the time. Adults need to re-learn how to laugh more frequently. Medical studies show that laughter helps the body relax and heal. It seems silly, but the next time you are ...read more

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    by Nicole Mahan

    Laughter is the best medicine and the cheapest too. It can cure a lot of things in a relationship. If you are unable to have a good time and express yourself with your spouse or significant other, than you will never be ...read more

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