Laughter has many health benefits that positively impact both our mental and physical health. But studies show that as we age, we laugh less often. No one knows exactly why this happens, but it could be attributed to the added stress and life changes that come along with aging.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “laughter is the best medicine!” and it seems there is more truth to that than we realize. Here are just some of the many health benefits of laughter.
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