{"id":3179,"date":"2014-08-26T07:19:44","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T14:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redshoezone.ca\/?p=3179"},"modified":"2016-02-28T11:39:28","modified_gmt":"2016-02-28T19:39:28","slug":"health-aging-3-yummy-laughter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/health-aging-3-yummy-laughter\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Aging #3 &#8211; YUMMY laughter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Laughter is industrial strength cleanser for mind and body. It\u2019s also one of the best beautifiers. \u00a0Regular laughers have an enviable look; \u2018upturned\u2019 faces, twinkling eyes and roses that bloom in the cheeks. Their <em>\u2018wrinkles are in all the right places\u2019<\/em>, as the saying goes.<\/p>\n<p>Undeniably it&#8217;s one of\u00a0<em>the<\/em>\u00a0YUMMIEST strategies for healthy aging.<\/p>\n<p>I assumed the biggest benefit of laughing was how one looks and feels, but that\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg. \u00a0I conducted a <em>full<\/em> investigation and found countless studies confirming health benefits to every major system and organ of the body. To save you time I\u2019ve highlighted all the key points below. The conclusion is for <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/yummy-aging-revolution\/\">YUMMY AGERS<\/a> is to engage in laughter multiple times a day for maximum benefit. This may require lightening up, not taking life and self <em>tooooo<\/em> seriously and adjusting the lenses from which we view the world to see the abundant humour in everyday life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0LIVE LONGER <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Norwegian study found that adults who see humour in life are 35% more likely to live longer than those who don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>A recent study by cardiologists at the University of Maryland found that laughter along with a sense of humour may prevent heart attacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GET HEALTHY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Laughter has been found to reduce blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter flushes the lungs of stale residual air.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter promotes circulation in lymphatic system.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter stimulates heart and blood circulation.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter can improve lung capacity and increases net supply of oxygen to the body.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter boosts the immune system.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter lowers levels of epinephrine and cortisol (stress hormones) and ups the levels of endorphins \u2013 (feel good hormones, natural pain killers, natural opiates known for relaxing effects).<\/p>\n<p>Laughter helps you sleep, by reducing stress and depression making it easier to get to sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter enhances problem solving skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GET GORGEOUS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Laughter contracts and tones the facial muscles.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter improves colour and provides an inner and outer glow of good health, happiness and joy.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter makes people look younger and more approachable.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter massages the entire body\/mind system which helps cleanse the body of toxins and waste products\u2014leaving us glowing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GET A WORKOUT <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Laughter is recognized as a low impact cardio vascular exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter works the stomach, abs, pelvis and back muscles.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter reduces cortisol which is responsible for stubborn, difficult to shed belly fat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KEEP TELOMERES FROM SHORTENING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Telomeres are the stretches of DNA at the ends of our chromosomes. They hold the secrets to how we age. When a cell divides telomeres get shorter \u2013 if they get too short they die. This is associated with aging, cancer and high risk of death. Turns out humour helps the body maintain telomeres.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BE FEARLESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When we\u2019re laughing we push fear away &#8212; negative emotions subside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Laughter is infectious \u2013 if you live with enthusiasm and laughter it extends to those around you.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter is universal language breaks down barriers and connects all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-NO TRAINING REQUIRED-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Laughter is universal everyone can do it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE TO FIND IT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best laughs are often found in everyday life and in our own perfectly imperfect selves. That\u2019s enough to keep us howling around the clock!<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for more structured help with your laughing practice you could search \u2013 world\u2019s funniest jokes, funny cat\/dog videos or try:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laughteronlineuniversity.com\/exercises\/\">Laughter Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laughteryogaamerica.com\/learn\/laughteryoga-learn\/laughter-yoga-exercises-3936.php\">100 Laughter Yoga Exercises<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/movies\/pictures\/readers-poll-the-25-funniest-movies-of-all-time-20140521\">RollingStone Readers\u2019 Poll- 25 funniest movies of all time<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laughter is industrial strength cleanser for mind and body. It\u2019s also one of the best beautifiers. \u00a0Regular laughers have an enviable look; \u2018upturned\u2019 faces, twinkling eyes and roses that bloom in the cheeks. Their \u2018wrinkles are in all the right places\u2019, as the saying goes. Undeniably it&#8217;s one of\u00a0the\u00a0YUMMIEST strategies for healthy aging. 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