Laughter helps lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, boost muscle flexion and increase immune function. It also helps release endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers and creates a general sense of well-being.

A good laugh brings you multiple benefits as it relaxes tense muscles, improves breathing and regulated the heart beat. Laughter lowers serum cortisol levels, raises the amount of activated T lymphocytes, stimulating the immune system.

Humor helps us see a positive perspective of our problems. The emotions and moods we experience directly affect our immune system. A sense of humor allows us to perceive the problems we encounter and provides moments of happiness and great pleasure.

So, you can watch comedy shows and laugh, read a funny book, share funny episodes with your friend or spouse, or you can even force a laugh once in a while. It will help melt away the stress immediately and you’ll feel better.