Recently, my wife and I were remarking about how much better we feel the day after we’ve spent the evening with friends. This notion piqued my curiosity, and I spent several evenings on the internet looking for a possible cause—was it the company, the conversation, or the laughter. It didn’t take long for me to figure out that the laughter which occurred during those visits played a large part in our feeling really good the next day. In addition to relaxing our whole body, lowering our blood pressure, and boosting our immune system, laughter triggers the release of endorphins which are feel-good chemicals produced in our body. Endorphins produce an overall sense of well-being which is why we felt so much better the next day. The lesson here is to get together with friends—especially those who make you laugh—as often as you can.
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