Smile, Laugh, Repeat

For years, we've heard that "laughter is the best medicine." There's a lot of truth to the statement.

Chronic negative stress can wreak havoc on your mind & body. While there are many ways to help combat stress, laughter is an easy one that's often overlooked. (Type "stress" into our search box to review the other ways.)

Laughter can actually be a very potent form of stress relief. It has been shown to:
- be a full body, calorie burning activity;
- improve immunity;
- decrease pain;
- strengthen relationships; etc.

Learn tips & other info at:
- HowStuffWorks' Laughter & Health (like why we laugh, why laughter decreases stress, what isn't funny, & tips)
- HelpGuide's Laughter is the Best Medicine (benefits of laughter, how to be funnier, etc., plus other related articles on the right)- Oregon State University Extension's Laughter's Healthy Benefits (includes the different types of humor... find which works for you!)