Humor can be the best medicine! If you are hoping to become more fit and healthy, then remember to laugh! The study of
psychoneuroimmunology has resulted in the scientific understanding that there really is a relationship between the mind and the body. Stress and the accompanying emotions, including anger, fear, guilt, worry, depression and loneliness can have a damaging influence on the
physical body. From
high blood pressure to abdominal weight and fat accumulation to lowered
immune responses and inflammation, stress and ‘negative’ emotions take a toll on our bodies. In turn, experiences, events and attitudes that support emotions such as hope, love, joy, silliness, play, good humor, absurdity and other feelings we associate with humor can have a positive effect by not only giving us a sense of well being but lowering our physiological
inflammatory response and enhancing endorphin levels. So laugh. And laugh out loud if you can! If laughing is not your style, then chuckle! Find something humorous that gives you a laugh and make a point to be silly and lighthearted at least once each day. Take better care of your health!
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