Monday, August 27, 2012

We Love to Laugh




A giggle, a belly-roller, or a so-hard-I’m-not-even-making-any-noise laughing fit… turns out laughter really is one of the best kinds of medicine out there. Think about the last time you couldn’t contain yourself… go ahead and chuckle again. You feel better, right? Now keep laughing while we tell you that it isn’t just great for your mood, but for your body and health, too.

What can this free medicine do? Some pretty powerful stuff!
  • Increases alertness, creativity, learning and memory.
  • Defends against respiratory infections and even reduces cold frequency.
  • Improves blood and oxygen flow.
And our two faves...
  • It reduces stress levels and boosts oxytocin, the happy hormone. Who couldn’t use a little of that?!
  • Every wonder why you're left with a glow after a laughing fit? That's because laughing works out 15 of your facial muscles!
Go on, let out a little laughter.

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