Today, September 29, is World Heart Day! Heart disease is no laughing matter. But laughter can help ward off heart disease! According to the American nonprofit Mayo Clinic, when it comes to relieving stress, more giggles and belly laughs may help. Laughing both lightens your mental load mentally and causes physical changes in your body: […]
Positive news is good for your health. It’s undeniable: “Studies have linked the consumption of bad news to increased distress, anxiety and depression, even when the news in question is relatively mundane. According to Graham Davey, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Sussex, exposure to bad news can make personal worries seem worse […]
Celebrate International Joke Day: July 1st The good news is that it’s true: laughter brings about all sorts of positive things. It relieves stress, depression, and anxiety. It strengthens the immune system, boosts mood, and reduces pain. Laughing elicits a cocktail of hormones, releasing endorphins, which are chemicals that block the perception of pain and […]
