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Most of us want, seek and wish for two things: happiness and health (OK, and maybe money). Does good health require a smile, or can the grumps among us soldier on in sound body? See more »
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Are happy people healthier?
Most of us want, seek and wish for two things: happiness and health (OK, and maybe money). Does good health require a smile, or can the grumps among us soldier on in sound body?
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Can laughter cure illness?
Laughter may be the best medicine, but can it actually cure an illness? Some doctors are prescribing a daily case of the giggles along with conventional treatments.
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Do happy people live longer lives?
Yes, they do. According to studies, people who smile their way through life are likely to outlive Debbie Downers by a significant number of years. How many?
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How many calories do I burn when I laugh?
Laughter is good medicine, but you probably won't be asking for a stand-up comedian after you break your arm. As far as your health goes, can a belly laugh help take the inches off your midsection?
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Is there a link between exercise and happiness?
Sometimes a bad day calls for a cocktail -- or at the very least, a cookie or two. When you reach for that comfort, you're actually altering your brain chemistry. But there's a better way to do it: Lace up your running shoes.
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What is laughter therapy?
Clowns might seem to have more foes than friends, but these entertainers are a key part of laughter therapy in hospitals. There is increasing evidence that a few hearty chuckles can help you along the road to recovery.
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What is laughter yoga?
How does a laughter milkshake sound? What about a joy cocktail? Though the former may sound like part of a kid's meal and the latter like a happy hour order, they're both related to laughter yoga.
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When is laughter a medical symptom?
Normally, we laugh because something's funny, but sometimes laughter can be something more serious -- a medical symptom. What separates a hearty guffaw from a signal of poor health?
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