10 Surprising Benefits of Laughter You Need to Know

10. Stronger immunity

As the wise saw does, laughter is the best medicine. Modern science agrees that laughter has a role in disease prevention since it makes our immune systems stronger boosting production of antibody T-cells in the blood. And the latter, in turn, renders you less susceptible to seasonal colds and flu. A good laugh now and then makes you feel easy, relieves tension, and decreases the levels of hormones linked to stress.

Laughter helps to ward off numerous ailments at the advanced age. There have been studies showing that elderly pessimists are more likely to kick the bucket sooner than optimists in the same age group. Having a good laugh is essential for anyone, of course. Start out early to build up your sanguine ‘capital’.

Reducing tension and stress, laughter helps to forestall season associated depression. Feeling down and out? Watch a good old comedy or two. It may help to scatter away the blues.

There is no better ice-breaker, speaking socially – and even commercially – than a good giggle. Just make sure you do not poke fun at something which may offend the people you are trying to impress. Laughter facilitates interactions and reduces communicative awkwardness.

A chortle together now and then glues the bonds between two people. Shared moments of humour are important for any lasting relationship.  More often than not, laughter has also sparked a connection resulting in relationship. And although they also say that ending a relationship is best with a good laugh, we do not touch upon that point here.

A good guffaw opens up and moves your lungs, with the eventual cleansing effect. Increasing the blood flow, laughter can indeed help folks who suffer from various respiratory and pulmonary maladies.

Laughter has a pain-killing effect, literarily. For one, it is distracting. Besides, it triggers production of endorphin, the happiness hormone, which doctors assume to be as effective as morphine.

Do not underestimate the slimming effect of a giggle. Watching truly hilarious comedies or sitcoms, even coach potatoes and sofa spuds can burn a few calories. It increases the heart rate, and the body starts metabolizing faster.

Practice laughter more often than not, if you want to have a healthy heart. This way you can also balance out your blood pressure and increase the feeling of general wellness. Actually, there are cases when even people suffering from serious diseases have helped themselves when they brought more positivity into their lives.

Deep belly laughter works abdominal muscles, strengthens the diaphragm, and is also good for the heart muscle. Not everyone can produce a good belly laugh, but it is never too late to practice and learn. Bet you will find a few training exercises on the Internet for this.