Day 26: Laugh

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Day 26: Laugh

 

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 17:22

According to the Helpguide.org article Laughter Is The Best Medicine  laughing is helpful for physical and mental health:

Physical health benefits
  • Boosts immunity
  • Lowers stress hormones
  • Decreases pain
  • Relaxes your muscles
  • Prevents heart disease
Mental health benefits
  • Adds joy and zest to life
  • Eases anxiety and tension
  • Relieves stress
  • Improves mood
  • Strengthens resilience
Social benefits
  • Strengthens relationships
  • Attracts others to us
  • Enhances teamwork
  • Helps defuse conflict
  • Promotes group bonding

Now if you don’t find anything funny the article pointed out that simulated laughter has similar positive benefit.  So laugh.  It’s good for your health.

Today I will laugh!

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