The Laughter Prescription

Laughter is a normal and natural physiologic response to certain stimuli with widely acknowledged psychological benefits. However, current research is beginning to show that laughter may also have serious positive physiological effects for those who engage in it on a regular basis.

Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125057/

Humor, Laughter, Learning and Health!

Human emotions, such as anxiety, depression, fear, joy, and laughter, profoundly affect psychological and physiological processes. These emotions form a set of basic, evolved functions that are shared by all humans. Laughter is part of a universal language of basic emotions that all humans recognize. Health care providers and educators may utilize the power of laughter to improve health and enhance teaching and learning.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28679569 

Therapeutic Benefits of Laughter

In modern society, fierce competition and socioeconomic interaction stress the quality of life, causing a negative influence on a person's mental health. Laughter is a positive sensation, and seems to be a useful and healthy way to overcome stress.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27439375

Discovering a Source of Laughter in the Brain

If laughter really is the best medicine, wouldn’t it be great if we could learn more about what goes on in the brain when we laugh? Neuroscientists recently made some major progress on this front by pinpointing a part of the brain that, when stimulated, never fails to induce smiles and laughter.

https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2019/02/12/discovering-a-source-of-laughter-in-the-brain/

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