We’ve all heard the saying “Laughter is the best medicine.” Humans naturally love to laugh. The average adult laughs 17 times a day, and it’s not just about fun or being lighthearted. There’s strong evidence that laughter truly improves health and helps fight disease. It balances the immune system, boosts the body’s ability to fight illness, and acts as a powerful stress reliever.

It’s also an emotional release valve. People often store up negative feelings like anger, sadness, or fear instead of expressing them. Laughter offers a safe, healthy way to let those emotions out—leaving the mind clearer and the heart lighter.

Experts Melinda Smith, MA, and Jeanne Segal, PhD, write:

“Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert.”

Laughter also has social benefits. Sharing a laugh can strengthen relationships, build trust, and create bonds in teams and communities. It lightens the mood, diffuses tension, and helps people find common ground even during disagreements.

And because it is the best medicine, here’s your dose for the day:

Dad’s joke of the day: 

Why did the math book look sad?

Because it had too many problems.

Have you checked your joy meter today? If it’s running low, try adding more laughter to your day. Watch something funny, share a joke, or spend time with people who make you smile. Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you for it.

Source: http://www.amyreesanderson.com/blog/a-laugh-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away/

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