Lisa Miller Client Service Practice Leader View Bio

Who doesn’t love a good belly laugh? The kind that makes your stomach ache, your cheeks hurt, and your eyes water.

Not only is laughing fun, but it is also good for your health!

Long-term benefits of laughter: 

  • Reduces stress hormones by releasing endorphins
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Improves alertness, creativity, and memory
  • Increases the intake of oxygen while also stimulating the heart, lungs, and blood vessels
  • Improves the immune system
  • Acts as a natural painkiller

Laughter enables the body and mind to relax, which can assist in getting through tough times.

Give Yourself a Dose of Laughter

Consider these ideas to incorporate some laughter into each day:

  • Watch a funny movie or television show
  • Play with your children or pets
  • Host a game night with family and friends
  • Listen to a comedian on your commute to and from work
  • Hang up silly pictures of your family and friends, comic strips, or jokes around your home and office

You know what they say, laughter is contagious. So, spread some around to benefit your health and the health of those around you!