Is laughter a stress reliever? This is how it can help you on long-term

Laughter is something which draws people together. It triggers healthy physical and emotional changes in the body and it not only enhances the intake of oxygen-rich air to your lungs but also increases the endorphins that are released by your brain.  A hearty laugh is the best medicine to revive one’s psychological and physiological well-being. […]

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Laughter is something which draws people together. It triggers healthy physical and emotional changes in the body and it not only enhances the intake of oxygen-rich air to your lungs but also increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. 

A hearty laugh is the best medicine to revive one’s psychological and physiological well-being. When we laugh, it helps us in improving our focus and even helps is in reconnecting us to other people. A good laugh has the potential to heal not only the mind, but the overall body of a human being.

Your muscles get a thorough workout from laughing, and endorphins that reduce tension are released in a rush. Because our bodies cannot tell the difference between genuine and fake laughter, anything that makes you laugh will be beneficial. No matter your mood or sense of humour, you can always need a good laugh.

In addition to giving your entire body a good workout, laughing also releases endorphins that help you cope with stress. Since our bodies cannot tell the difference between genuine and fake laughter, anything that makes you laugh will benefit both your body and mind. A nice chuckle can be had without being joyful. 

Although, laughter is not medicine. It can’t prevent, treat or cure diseases, but scientifically it helps in boosting mental and physical health. According to research, a good sense of humour cannot cure the ailments but a good laugh can do. Laughter has both, short-term and long-term benefits. Here are some of them:

How does laughter help in physical and mental well-being?

Laughing Yoga is a way of laughing voluntarily. Laughing not only lifts your spirits but also creates physical changes in your body. It activates several organs. Laughter increases the amount of oxygen-rich air you breathe in, as well as the number of endorphins your brain releases and the activity of your heart, lungs, and muscles.

Activate and deactivate your stress reaction. A good chuckle can start and stop your stress reaction, as well as increase and decrease your heart rate and blood pressure. Laughter can also improve blood flow and encourage muscle relaxation, which can alleviate some of the physical effects of stress.

Your immune system is strengthened. Your body might be harmed by the chemical processes that result from negative thoughts by becoming more stressed. It helps in improving the mood. These days many people experience depression. Laughter can help lessen your stress, depression and anxiety and make you feel happier. 

How do Laughter clubs help?

The newly popularised concept, helps people to come together in groups in public places, like parks, gardens, and clubs. People laugh loudly which helps in relieving the mental stress.

When you laugh, the entire world joins in. Find a way to chuckle at your circumstances, and you’ll notice that your stress starts to subside. Make an effort to chuckle, even if it seems forced at first. It benefits your physique as well. 

There are many laughter clubs now, that invite people. Think about attempting laughter yoga. Group laughter exercises are performed in laughter yoga. At first, laughter is forced, but it can quickly develop into spontaneous laughter.

Together, laugh. Spending time with people who make you laugh should become a habit. Then repay the kindness by telling jokes or hilarious stories to people nearby.

Is spending time with friends helps in mental health?

It is also said that friends are someone who is not biologically related to a person but provides social and emotional support. Spending good quality time with friends and laughing together have multiple benefits in the long term. It helps in overcoming depression, and high blood pressure and improves the Body Mass Index (BMI) as well.