It\u2019s been oft-times said that \u201claughter is the best medicine<\/strong>\u201c. Before we get into the validity of that statement, let\u2019s have a look at the cartoonists\u2019 take on it\u2026<\/p>\n Okay\u2026 now for the results of REAL research. According to the article \u201cGive Your Body a Boost \u2014 With Laughter<\/em>\u201d on WebMD.com,<\/p>\n \u201cThe definitive research into the potential health benefits of laughter just hasn\u2019t been done yet,\u201d says Robert R. Provine, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and author of\u00a0Laughter: A Scientific Investigation<\/em>.<\/p>\n But while we don\u2019t know for sure that laughter helps people feel better, it certainly isn\u2019t hurting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n One pioneer in laughter research, William Fry, claimed it took ten\u00a0minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the level it would after just one minute of hearty laughter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n And laughter appears to burn calories, too<\/strong>. Maciej Buchowski, a researcher from Vanderbilt University, conducted a small study in which he measured the amount of calories expended in laughing. It turned out that 10-15 minutes of laughter burned 50 calories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here are 8 Health Benefits of Laughter<\/em> brought to you by Care2.com<\/p>\n – Lower blood pressure<\/p>\n – Increase vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood<\/p>\n – Give a workout to the diaphragm and abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg, and back muscles<\/p>\n – Reduce certain stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline<\/p>\n – Increase the response of tumor- and disease-killing cells such as Gamma-interferon and T-cells<\/p>\n – Defend against respiratory infections\u2013even reducing the frequency of colds\u2013by immunoglobulon in saliva.<\/p>\n – Increase memory and learning; in a study at Johns Hopkins University Medical School, humor during instruction led to increased test scores<\/p>\n – Improve alertness, creativity, and memory<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n You know, humans can be a bunch of idiots sometimes! <\/p>\n It\u2019s amazing what some of us would do for a little attention \u2013 less than 15 minutes of fame!<\/p>\n Here are some videos to activate your funny bone and give you that\u00a0stitch\u00a0in your side that comes from an overdose of laughter.<\/p>\n A collection of the best local news bloopers that hit the internet in 2012.<\/p>\n One of my favorite sports is football \u2013 NOT American football, but what the rest of the world knows as football. So, here are some funny moments from that sport.<\/p>\n Hope you guys had a good laugh while visiting. Be sure to check a few other articles before you go.<\/p>\n ========================================================================<\/p>\nA Dose of Laughter \u2013 the Medical Research<\/h2>\n
\n
A Dose of Laughter \u2013 the Health Benefits<\/h2>\n
\n
A Dose of Laughter \u2013 for Your Viewing Pleasure<\/h2>\n
Best News Bloopers 2012<\/h3>\n
Funny Football Moments<\/h3>\n
If you found this information entertaining, then\u2026<\/h4>\n
Before you go, do leave a COMMENT below and SHARE this page with others.<\/strong><\/h5>\n