Breaking news suggests that laughter truly is the best medicine!
A new study by Lee S. Berk, DrPH, MPH, director of the molecular research laboratory at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Calif., shows that laughter effects the body similarly to physical exercise by boosting the immune system. Berk's research found that laughter (or "Laughercise" as Dr Berk's team refers to it) can significantly elevate mood, reduce stress, boost immunity and blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol. It also stimulates appetite for the malnourished.
"We are finally starting to realize that our everyday behaviors and emotions are modulating our bodies in many ways," Berk said.
The study was presented at the 2010 Experimental Biology meeting, April 24 to 28, in Anaheim, Calif. Dr. Berk, a preventive care specialist and psycho-neuro-immunology researcher, has been working on studies related to laughter for close to three decades.
A new study by Lee S. Berk, DrPH, MPH, director of the molecular research laboratory at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Calif., shows that laughter effects the body similarly to physical exercise by boosting the immune system. Berk's research found that laughter (or "Laughercise" as Dr Berk's team refers to it) can significantly elevate mood, reduce stress, boost immunity and blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol. It also stimulates appetite for the malnourished.
"We are finally starting to realize that our everyday behaviors and emotions are modulating our bodies in many ways," Berk said.
The study was presented at the 2010 Experimental Biology meeting, April 24 to 28, in Anaheim, Calif. Dr. Berk, a preventive care specialist and psycho-neuro-immunology researcher, has been working on studies related to laughter for close to three decades.
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Thanks... fwded 2 my daughter who was ill last week.
ReplyDeleteHey, that's from my Alma Mater!
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Hey Rochelle,
It has been good to gets posts from you. Sounds like you are busy again, and that is always good medicine too!
Have a great day!
Kevin
I'm laughing to get in shape for lots more laughter Sunday.
ReplyDeleteJohn Eric
THAT'S why I feel healthier after talking to you! ; ) xo
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