Health
Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research shows – The Conversation US
Whether in the form of a discreet titter or a full-on roar, laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health.
Amusement and pleasant surprises and the laughter they can trigger add texture to the fabric of daily life.
Those giggles and guffaws can seem like just silly throwaways. But laughter, in response to funny events, actually takes a lot of work, because it activates many areas of the brain: areas that control motor, emotional, cognitive and social processing.
As I found when writing An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor, researchers now appreciate laughters power to enhance physical and mental…
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