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The more you take of this drug, the better

Laughter is referred to as the “best medicine,” but its effects are actually drug-like. Similar to some drugs, laughter activates the brain’s reward center, releasing endorphins that create feelings of pleasure and happiness. This natural high enhances mood and reduces stress, without a lengthy list of negative side effects.
Ten health benefits of laughter are detailed in this short blog post from Go Fit, reminding us to lighten up, take ourselves a little less seriously, and enjoy a dose of this drug daily.
https://gofit.net/blogs/gofit-blog/10-healthy-benefits-of-laughter?se_ac...
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Serenity Township
Your excellent post and link reminded me of a book I read many years ago, Norman Cousin’s “Anatomy of an Illness.” Cousins was at one time the editor of the Saturday Review and a medical writer and researcher, whose work emphasized the link with between attitude and health.
While at the Moscow airport, about to return home after a conference, he breathed in a hefty amount of jet fuel while boarding his plane and got—almost immediately—violently Ill. By the time his plane landed, back home, he could barely walk.
He went immediately to the hospital and was diagnosed with some kind of very painful connective tissue disorder. He was told he might not be able to walk again.
So he checked himself out of the hospital, went to a hotel, got a stash of Marx Bros movies, and Candid Camera episodes and according to him laughed himself well. His book “Anatomy of an Illness,” was written in 1979, elaborates on his recovery.
Thank you for bringing this miracle drug to mind.
Evangel
Great reminder about Norman Cousins! That book literally influenced my parents to sit down and laugh every evening by watching the Golden Girls, Family Ties, The Cosby Show, Saved by the Bell, Designing Women, and Growing Pains. I think it's one reason my father lived longer than most others who suffered with Parkinson's.
Serenity Township
That’s amazing! I’m trying to think of some really funny movies as therapy.
Well Street
Anatomy of an Illness sounds like a worthwhile read. Thanks very much!
Evangel
This is a great reminder to make more time for the funny stuff in life...and for me to post more into the Amusement Park.
Thanks for posting all the many benefits!
Slipstream
I agree 100%. Laughing at some of the older TV shows has been working well for me these past months. Laughing out loud feels good, and I can tell my body and brain are enjoying the benefits.
Wilsons Grave
South Park is always good for a laugh or two, and it's smart, too!