I thought laughter was a great stress reducer, but it turns out that just thinking about laughter is enough. A new study found that anticipating laughter significantly lowers three stress hormones, including cortisol. Seeking out laughter is good for your overall health!
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It is frequently said that laughter is the best medicine, but did you know it is good for your veins? Scientists at the University of Maryland have proven that laughter is linked to healthy function of blood vessels. Laughter creates increased blood flow by causing the inner lining of blood vessels to expand. 
We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine; well some Norwegian researchers think it might just be more than that. Folks that have a sense of humor, especially in the face of cancer, outlive those who don't find life funny. The study tracked 57,000 Norwegians for 7 years and the larger role humor played in participants' daily lives, the greater their chances for surviving. 
Check out this new fitness fad. It's part traditional Yoga, part improv, and part just plain silliness. It's called Laughter Yoga.
The class begins with everyone walking down the street with their hands in the air laughing hysterically.
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