Apparently, laughter is truly the best medicine, as reported by a study on impact of positive emotions on mental health. Researchers found out that watching a comedy movie enhances vascular operations, unlike what is noticed after watching a movie that brings upon mental stress.
For instance, if you attended a party and saw a person wearing clothes that are similar to yours, on a scale of 2 to 6, what will be your response? A study shows that 40 percent of volunteers who found this situation less likely to be funny were victims of heart disease. It proves again that positive attitude and optimistic outlook in life (yes, “the glass is half-full”) is the best investment you can do to your health. Positive attitude and positive outlook in life is the main premise of positive psychology and positive health therapy.
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The endothelium regulates blood circulation and has a great impact on blood vessel tone. It adjusts blood thickening and coagulation and releases chemicals in response to inflammation and injury. It as well plays a major function in the cardiovascular disease development. The endothelium leads in the arteries hardening and atherosclerosis development; therefore, it is quite possible that laughing regularly is important in forming part of a healthy lifestyle to hinder heart disease.
Health benefits of positive attitude and laughter:
- Improves immunity
- Decreases stress hormones
- Reduces pain
- Helps in muscle relaxation
- Protects you from heart disease
Laughter increases the rate of immune cells and lowers stress hormones hence creating antibodies that fight infection thereby enhancing disease resistance in your body.
Laughter increases blood circulation and enhances the work of blood vessels, which can assist safeguard you from a heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases.
Social benefits:
- Brings attraction between people
- Assists in defusing conflict
- Promotes teamwork
- Strengthens relationships
- Boosts group bonding
A good laugh brings your body and mind back into the track more quickly when you are stressed and in pain. Humor inspires hopes, eases your burdens, makes you feel connected to others, and keeps you on your feet, alert and focused. With the capability to renew and heal, the competence to laugh frequently and easily is a vast resource for improving your relationships, overcoming problems, and supporting both emotional and physical health.
Benefits of positive attitude and laughter in Mental Health:
- Adds zest and joy to life
- Improves mood
- Eases fear and anxiety
- Enhances resilience
- Reduces stress
Laughing can be so beneficial in one’s health. Here are other benefits of laughter:
Apparently, laughter activates the production of endorphins. Endorphins can relieve pain temporarily and raise a general sense of well-being. It has been found that laugher therapy is one of the best remedies for eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa.
Happiness and Laughter relaxes your mind and makes you feel better. And the nice feeling that comes upon you when you laugh stays with you even after the end of the laughter. Happiness assists you keep an optimistic outlook that is positive through hard times, loss and disappointments.
Positive attitude and laughter give you courage and strength
More than just relieving you from pain and sadness, laughter provides you with the strength and courage to meet new sources of hope and meaning of life. Even in the hardest moments, simply a smile or a laugh can go a long to make you feel much better. For sure, laughter is really infectious—just hearing someone laugh makes your brain to be at its best and makes you to smile and connect in the enjoyment.
How to create opportunities for laughter and develop positive attitude
- Attend a comedy club
- Watch a funny TV show or movie
- Connect with funny people.
- Read the funny pages.
- Share a funny story or a good joke
- Have a look at your bookstore’s humor part.
- Play with a pet
- Host night games with your friends.
- Make time for activities that have fun
- Attend a “laughter yoga” class.
- Do something that looks funny and silly.
- Play around with children.
Remember that sharing laughter and positive attitude is one of the most productive recopies for maintaining long lasting and healthy relationships.
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