REASONS TO LAUGHKatelyn Ciaccio

Many Reasons To Laugh

Benefits of Laughing Physiological Physical Mental and Emotional Social

Laughing is Good for Your Health

Decreases stress hormones Boosts immune system

Helps your heart stay happy Can improve the function of blood vessels Protects against heart attack

Your Body Will Thank You

Releases endorphins Body’s natural “feel good” chemical Can temporarily relieve pain

Eases muscle tension Leaves muscles relaxed up to 45 minutes after!

Hearty belly laugh Burns calories Ab workout

Laughing Feels Great

Stress reliever Mental and Physical

Eases anxiety and fear Improves mood Happier outlook…life is funny

Social Benefits

A little laughter can go a long way Breaks the ice Eases tension so everyone can be more comfortable

Helps out in sticky situations Possible humorous approach? Less awkward with laughs

Strengthens relationships Everyone should play a little more! Bonding time

Other Reasons to Laugh…

Ellen DeGeneres Knows how to make people laugh Created a show full of her favorite funny things

Other Reasons to Laugh…

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Teaches others how to laugh at themselves Connects people together

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Sources

http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/