Ha! Laughing is Good for You!

By on April 1, 2009 in Humor Benefits

According to an article on Canadian Online Explorer, children laugh up to 25 times more per day than adults.  I think it’s about time we take that back!  To get started, check out some office humor and have yourself a chuckle.

Other interesting facts from the article:

  • Adults laugh, on average, 15 times per day compared to kids who laugh up to 400 times.
  • People who study laughter are called gelotologists.
  • The muscle relaxation that comes with laughter can last up to 45 minutes after the laughing has subsided.
  • Laughter may also lead to better memory as it speeds up the heartbeat and sends more blood to the brain.

Source: Ha! Laughing is Good for You! by Amy Toffelmire. Canoe.ca, Retrieved April 1, 2009.

Tagged as: health, humor research, laughter, stress, stress-relief


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