Laughter is …: Ten myths and anecdotes dealing with laughter – Wirtschaftswoche

Is laughter healthy?

The old saying “laughter is the best medicine” has a scientific core, because laughter stimulates among others the immune system, lowers blood pressure, activates self-healing and can even dampen the sensation of pain, thanks to distributed hormones.

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