World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

KEEP LAUGHING KEEP GLOWING & GROWING

Kushal Nandi, Saroni Saha, *Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen and Dr. Dhananjoy Saha

ABSTRACT

It‘s fun to share a good laugh, but did we know it can actually improve our health? Let‘s us learn how to harness the powerful benefits of laughter and humor. Laughter is said to reduce the levels of stress hormone known as cortisol that lowers the metabolism rate and stores fat in the mid-section. Laughter tends to improve our metabolism naturally, which influences our body to burn more calories and lose weight. According to the study published in the journal Obesity, a big belly laugh uses about the same energy as walking more than half a mile. Laughing makes the heart beat faster and works many different muscles. Laughing is known as the best medicine; it sure isn't called one for no reason. Laughter is known to strengthen immunity system, boost mood, diminish pain and also help us lose weight. And no wonder it also helps form stronger bonds. World Laughter Day is also celebrated worldwide on the first Sunday of May every year. Laughter sure has the power to heal and repair and enhance over health-both physically and mentally. Here are some more benefits that laughter has to offer other than just losing weight.

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