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HEALTHY EXERCISE

After all, tomorrow is World Laughter Day (May 2) and what better day to drown your worries in a pool of joy. On the occasion of World Laughter Day, Metrolife lists out some health benefits of laughter

*   It lowers blood pressure.
*   It brings down stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.
*   It increases the response of tumour and disease-killing cells such as Gamma-interferon and T-cells.
*   Research has shown that laughter leads to a general increase in activity in the immune system and strengthens it.
*   Belly laughter (deep and loud laughter) empties your lungs of more air than it takes in resulting in a cleansing effect, which comes about by deep breathing. This is highly beneficial especially for those suffering from respiratory diseases.
*   Laughter provides cardiac exercise and relaxes muscles as well. It exercises the diaphragm, contracts the abs and even works out the shoulders, leaving muscles more relaxed afterward.
These are just a few benefits of laughter. As a popular saying goes, ‘The most wasted of all days is one without laughter’, go ahead and make every day a World Laughter Day!