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Someone has rightly said, 'Laughter can cure what ails you.” So flex those facial muscles often!
When we laugh, the brain does two things simultaneously. One is visual, the second is phonic.
A good laugh helps release all emotion and tension, peps one up in a snap and releases all kinds of feel-good hormones in the body. We tell you why laughter is so good for you. Read on.

Laughter makes you feel better

When you are feeling super stressed and need an instant perk-me-up, laugh hard. Listening to or reading something funny will instantly pull you out of the dumps and make you feel better.

Laughter increases immunity

Whether you feel it or not, being a pessimist and meddling with stress for too long triggers chemical reactions in the body that plummets your body's immunity. As a result, you become susceptible to illnesses and fall sick too frequently. A hearty laugh boosts your body immunity, leaving you healthy and energetic from within.

Laughter improves blood flow

A good, hearty laughter lowers blood pressure and boosts blood flow, which reduces all risk of stroke or heart attack.

Laughter boosts confidence and mood

"Being able to laugh at yourself and call a spade a spade at the right times can go a long way." Confident people know to laugh at themselves, no matter how badly they botch up. They take everything in their stride and laugh off all problems. This gives them the strength to start fresh and succeed.

Laughter burns calories

Laughter can raise your heart rate and can burn about 10-40 calories in 15 minutes. So laugh to lose excess weight.

AW: Suchorita Choudhury