We used to laugh 20 minutes out of every day in the 1950’s. Now we laugh for 6 minutes out of every day.
Laughter can actually help to lower blood pressure and is also very good for people with diabetes.
Laughter is aerobic – it increases the oxygen intake in your body and also gives your diaphragm a good workout.
University of Chicago studies show a great sense of humour can add an additional 8 years to your life.
Pre-school children laugh or smile 400 times a day, however, that number drops to only 15 times a day by the time people reach the age of 35.
Date: 05/08/2008 Name: HollyRose Rating: 4 Comment: Helps you remember to laugh and smile... Just Remember, no matter how bad you think you have it, there's always someone that's had it worse. Make light of your life and life like a star!
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Date: 20/02/2008 Name: Phulula Rating: 4 Comment: I have never noticed but it is true and the more people laugh than they fight or shout the world would be a funnier place.
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Date: 05/08/2008
Name: HollyRose
Rating: 4
Comment: Helps you remember to laugh and smile... Just Remember, no matter how bad you think you have it, there's always someone that's had it worse. Make light of your life and life like a star!
Date: 01/07/2008
Name: potash
Rating: 4
Comment: who would have thought that laughter could have such a great impact on our lives
Date: 20/02/2008
Name: Phulula
Rating: 4
Comment: I have never noticed but it is true and the more people laugh than they fight or shout the world would be a funnier place.