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We all know that old saying, "Laughter is the best medicine," but is there really any truth behind it? Well, research has shown that laughter can actually have a beneficial effect on the body. It's unclear whether the act of laughing itself makes us feel better, or if it's more...
Hi Melanie - what an interesting subject. It does make sense that laughing could help with all those things you mention.
I wish I worked on that research - I bet the researchers laughed alot too!
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Hi Sue,
Thanks for your comments. Yes, it would be a very interesting area of research indeed. I've recently come across laughter classes as well, I'd love to go along to one just to see what it's like!