As you scroll through this list, you may find yourself in moments of hearty laughs. And apart from the expected mood boost, laughter brings other benefits that people don’t typically talk about.
As Yale lecturer and best-selling author Emma Seppälä pointed out, incorporating something funny into learning can help you engage with the material more. This is also true for toddlers.
You’ve likely read about the mental benefits of laughter. Studies have suggested that humor can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. And according to Seppälä, even small bursts of chuckles can help manage feelings of distress.
“Ever had nervous laughter in an awkward or difficult situation? That’s because laughter may help you regulate your emotions in the face of challenge,” Seppälä noted.
They say laughter is the best medicine for a good reason. A study published in the National Library of Medicine found that frequent laughter, especially in social situations, was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
“Laughter is known to buffer the effects of psychological stress, which is proposed as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease,” an excerpt from the paper reads.
Apart from this list of memes, there are many other ways to incorporate more laughter into your life. The Mayo Clinic shared some suggestions, including trying laughter yoga.
Developed in 1995 in India to provide stress relief, mood boost, and increased oxygen flow, the participants laugh for no real reason. They begin with fake laughter that eventually turns genuine, as everyone becomes more relaxed.
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