sign in 
Medical
How Laughter Benefits Your Body
Feeling stressed out? Try a good laugh! Studies show that laughter can decrease anxiety, signs of depression, and much more. Read on to find out how a good laugh can boost your health and happiness.
It is rightly said, “laughter is the best medicine” and for good reasons. A 2016 randomised study on more than a hundred subjects issued in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, concluded that laughing for 20 minutes to 60 minutes every week has a deep psychological effect, reducing stress and boosting life satisfaction.
Related stories: 7 Signs You Need to take A Break For Your Mental Health
Let’s see what are the benefits of laughter.
Laughter Prevents Heart Diseases: A 2016 cross-sectional study published in the Journal of Epidemiology reveals that laughing compels one to intake deeper breaths resulting in more oxygen levels in the bloodstream. The circulation of oxygenated blood improves vascular functions and thus helps lower the risk of coronary heart conditions.
Related stories: Why You Shouldn’t Be Hiding Your Emotions
Laughter Lowers Blood Pressure: A 2021 study documented in the Journal of Epidemiology states that a therapeutic laughter session showed a 5 mmHg decreased level in blood pressure that lasted for twenty-four hours in people who laughed more frequently.
Laughter Minimises Stress: According to a 2018 research issued in Frontiers in Psychology, laughing releases a chemical or hormone called endorphins which makes you feel pleasant. This improves mental well-being and arms you to cope with stress and negativity in a better way.
Related stories: How To Manage Anxiety
Laughter Boosts Immunity: Laughter optimises hormones in the endocrine system, and increases the production of antibodies and T-cells (white blood cells) to improve vitality, says 2010 research in Science Daily.
Laughter Improves Work-Life Quality: Humour and laughter create a fun environment at the workplace which may help people enjoy their work. The more delighted an individual is, the more productive he/she becomes as their emotions are in control and they are less likely to be stressed as per a 2019 report published in Frontiers in Psychology.
Related stories: How To Be More Mindful At Work And Home
Related Services
When you’re looking to take your exercise regime to the next level, head to UR.Life Studio. Get a personalised health risk assessment done by the URLife health experts.
Get a comprehensive range of wellness services promote optimum well-being for unique holistic health and customised rehab programs based on health conditions.
Enhance your proactive fitness experience with URLife fitness program.
EXPLORE MORE
.jpg)
In your thirties and want to have children? Here’s what you need to know.
.jpg)
Alternative health therapies, also called complementary or integrative therapies, take a holistic approach by focusing on your body, mind, and emotions.
.jpg)
As men reach their 30s, the body undergoes subtle changes that can affect overall well-being. To support these shifts and maintain optimal health, certain supplements can be particularly beneficial alongside a healthy lifestyle.
.jpg)
Antibiotic overuse has the potential to cause serious side effects, especially when taken without medical guidance. Let's find out how antibiotic resistance can cause serious side-effects.
