“A day without laughter is a day wasted” – Charlie Chaplin
Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
Social Benefits of Laughter
- strengthens relationships
- helps defuse conflict
- boosts mood
- boosts teamwork
- attracts others to us