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Laughter is the best medicine” is a common saying amongst the young and the old, but is it really true? After all, how much can your mood really affect your body?

Turns out, a lot. Studies have proved multiple benefits of laughter, such as stress reduction, increased pain tolerance, and a boosted immune system. On top of all that, it also does wonders for our mental health, helping us cope with the sometimes-tough ordeal of being a human.

The doctors from the list below certainly know the importance of a good joke. That is why they do their best to lift the mood of patients in their offices. From therapy dogs for anxious patients to creative art pieces on the waiting room walls, doctors are quick to prove that they not only have compassion but also a few funny bones in their bodies.

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Scary-Sad, But Comforting To Know You Can Be Safe

Scary-Sad, But Comforting To Know You Can Be Safe

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Another one of those sayings that many keep mentioning is that humans only use 10% of their brain. The claim first appeared after Harvard psychologists tested energy reserve theories with a child protégé in 1890. Only a few decades later, in 1920, the claim started spreading through self-help literature and eventually found itself in the world-famous book 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'.

However, this time, the claim is false. The truth of the matter is that, throughout the day, we use 100% of our brain. Sure, the neurons aren’t all firing up at once, but they are active. That’s because it’s not only thinking that happens up there. The brain coordinates our motor functions and keeps involuntary actions like breathing going.

To do one single task like pouring yourself a cup of coffee takes quite a few brain regions to light up. There's getting the idea, then physically getting the coffee pot, deciding on the cup, and remembering the creamer in the fridge—way more elaborate than it might seem at first glance.

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Sweet Support Dog Who Gives Comfort To Children At The Dentist, Priceless

Sweet Support Dog Who Gives Comfort To Children At The Dentist, Priceless

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I Got Sent To A Dentist Who Treats Patients With Really Bad Anxiety, And They Have Therapy Dogs There To Help Calm You Down Before You Go In

I Got Sent To A Dentist Who Treats Patients With Really Bad Anxiety, And They Have Therapy Dogs There To Help Calm You Down Before You Go In

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When talking to Scientific American, neurologist Barry Gordon said it’s pretty obvious that we employ the whole brain when living our everyday lives. “Let's put it this way: the brain represents three percent of the body's weight and uses 20 percent of the body's energy.”

Gordon thinks the prevalence of this myth is caused by the fact that we all want to believe we are capable of grand things, things that are only possible if there is some untapped brain power at play. However, unfortunately, there’s no such thing.

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The Radiology Waiting Room In Local Hospital Has The Usual Naff Floral Decor, Except... They’re X-Rays

The Radiology Waiting Room In Local Hospital Has The Usual Naff Floral Decor, Except... They’re X-Rays

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My Dentist Has Jokes

My Dentist Has Jokes

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it! However, my dentist said that while those little flossers are definitely better than nothing, they don't do as good a job as regular floss. They can't get down around the base of the tooth like regular floss can. Also, and this one is from me not him, lots of extra plastic waste. Sorry to be the downer in the comments.

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Cousin Gave Birth On Halloween Night. This Was The Doctor During The Delivery

Cousin Gave Birth On Halloween Night. This Was The Doctor During The Delivery

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Another thing that your mom might have told you when you were young is not to go outside with wet hair, especially when it’s cold. According to many, this is a surefire way to get a cold.

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Today My Dentist Had A Service Puppy She Was Training. He Laid In My Lap While I Was Getting My Teeth Cleaned

Today My Dentist Had A Service Puppy She Was Training. He Laid In My Lap While I Was Getting My Teeth Cleaned

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I Ate This Camera-Pill Yesterday Since The Doctors Wanted To See My Whole Digestive System From Inside. It Takes 2 Photos Per Second And Even Has LEDs Incorporated

I Ate This Camera-Pill Yesterday Since The Doctors Wanted To See My Whole Digestive System From Inside. It Takes 2 Photos Per Second And Even Has LEDs Incorporated

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My Uncle Sent Me This Picture Of His Prosthesis Doctor

My Uncle Sent Me This Picture Of His Prosthesis Doctor

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However, that is not the case. That is because it’s not the cold that makes you sick, it’s viruses and bacteria. So, whether you go outside with wet or dry hair, your chances of getting sick are the same and dependent on what kind of germs you come across.

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My Local Dentist Doesn't Have Enough Patients

My Local Dentist Doesn't Have Enough Patients

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My Eye Doctor's Place Has Eye Exams In Different Languages

My Eye Doctor's Place Has Eye Exams In Different Languages

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What’s true, though, is that going outside with wet hair when it’s cold can damage your hair. Dampness makes your hair vulnerable and, paired with the cold, it can lead to breakage. So there is a reason to avoid it, just not the one your grandma told you about.

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Nurse Used An Infrared Vein Finder Today To Place An IV

Nurse Used An Infrared Vein Finder Today To Place An IV

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m an easy stab and an excellent “practice patient” for training phlebotomists and IV pushers. However, I SO want someone to use one of these on me. They are really cool

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My Mom's Dentist's Office Has Therapy Dogs For Nervous Patients Like Her

My Mom's Dentist's Office Has Therapy Dogs For Nervous Patients Like Her

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Have you ever been told off by somebody for reading in the dark? Stop doing that or you will worsen your eyesight, they say. But they are, again, wrong. At least for now. Sure, reading in the dark can cause eye strain, but researchers haven’t proved that it has any lasting damage. 

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#16

Our Hospital Left The Old Facade And Built Around It

Our Hospital Left The Old Facade And Built Around It

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This Tip They Were Handing Out At My Doctor’s Office For People Experiencing An Anxiety Attack

This Tip They Were Handing Out At My Doctor’s Office For People Experiencing An Anxiety Attack

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The Bike Rack At This Dentist Office Looks Like It's Being Squeezed Out Of A Tube Of Toothpaste

The Bike Rack At This Dentist Office Looks Like It's Being Squeezed Out Of A Tube Of Toothpaste

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Nearsightedness is way more likely to be inherited and could be worsened by continuously looking at something from a close distance (like a screen), the so-called close work. That being said, no one has looked into the long-term effects of reading in the dark, so we can’t be 100% sure. So, it’s always best to err on the cautious side and ensure you’re reading in a well-lit environment. 

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This Kids' Door At My Dentist's Office

This Kids' Door At My Dentist's Office

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My Eye Doctor's Office Uses Laminated Forms And A Wet Erase Marker To Cut Down On Paper Use

My Eye Doctor's Office Uses Laminated Forms And A Wet Erase Marker To Cut Down On Paper Use

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The Parking Lines At This Dentist’s In Dublin Are Toothbrushes With Some Toothpaste

The Parking Lines At This Dentist’s In Dublin Are Toothbrushes With Some Toothpaste

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Kim
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The crooked part is actually efficient since you can get your kid out of the backseat but you are still within the line

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So the next time you hear some sort of medical fact that seems to be based on popularity and not logic, be sure to double-check its validity. And if you’re ever not too certain about how to proceed, check with your doctor—they’re always ready to clarify any confusion.

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The Hospital I Work For Was Originally Designed To Be A Hotel

The Hospital I Work For Was Originally Designed To Be A Hotel

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how they left the original lighting to liven things up a bit. Well, actually... a lot.

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Seen At My Doctor's Office

Seen At My Doctor's Office

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Our Low-Budget Hospital Christmas Tree

Our Low-Budget Hospital Christmas Tree

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Dentist's Office Showing How Much Sugar Is In Regular Items

Dentist's Office Showing How Much Sugar Is In Regular Items

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to do this when my colleagues kept buying juice and sweets for our diabetic patient... (DM2) They were quite shocked at the massive bowl of sugar next to the pineapple juice.

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Bathroom At My Dentist's Office Has A Picture Of The Bathroom At My Dentist's Office Hanging On The Wall

Bathroom At My Dentist's Office Has A Picture Of The Bathroom At My Dentist's Office Hanging On The Wall

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the picture of the bathroom at your dentist's office that is hanging in the bathroom at your dentist's office has a picture of the bathroom at your Dentist's office..

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UV Lights Burning The Room I Just Cleaned In The Hospital I Am A Janitor At

UV Lights Burning The Room I Just Cleaned In The Hospital I Am A Janitor At

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is new technology that helps sterilize an environment, like a hospital room. It is really cool as it helps combat cross room contamination and is very effective at killing super bugs that other sterilization methods struggle doing.

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A Guide To Yellow Stripey Things According To My Doctor’s Office

A Guide To Yellow Stripey Things According To My Doctor’s Office

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LakotaWolf (she/her)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I, uh, can't help but take note of the Bored Panda levels of censoring that have happened to some of the words on that poster XD

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This LEGO Schematic At My Doctor's Office

This LEGO Schematic At My Doctor's Office

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This Hospital Has A MRI Playset For The Kids

This Hospital Has A MRI Playset For The Kids

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A radiology place in my city has the MRI machine set up so you can watch YouTube videos in there.

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#34

This Dental Office Trims Their Shrubs To Look Like Molars

This Dental Office Trims Their Shrubs To Look Like Molars

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The Knobs In My Dentist’s Office Are Toothbrushes And Toothpaste

The Knobs In My Dentist’s Office Are Toothbrushes And Toothpaste

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So I'm At The Hospital With My Sick Daughter, And Suddenly Look Who Walks In. She Wasn't Amazed At All

So I'm At The Hospital With My Sick Daughter, And Suddenly Look Who Walks In. She Wasn't Amazed At All

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First Appointment With The New Doctor Just Got More Serious

First Appointment With The New Doctor Just Got More Serious

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Doctor's Office. Every Room Has This Type Of Display With Different Scenes. All Completed By The Doctor

Doctor's Office. Every Room Has This Type Of Display With Different Scenes. All Completed By The Doctor

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The Colorful Button Panel On The Elevators Of Our Children’s Hospital

The Colorful Button Panel On The Elevators Of Our Children’s Hospital

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#41

My Primary Doctor Has A Bobble-Head Doll Of Himself At The Front Desk

My Primary Doctor Has A Bobble-Head Doll Of Himself At The Front Desk

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#42

This Cow In My Dentist's Office

This Cow In My Dentist's Office

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#43

I Was Surprised To See A Cat At The Doctor's Waiting Room. Then I Noticed The Sign

I Was Surprised To See A Cat At The Doctor's Waiting Room. Then I Noticed The Sign

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Doctor's Office's Waiting Room

Doctor's Office's Waiting Room

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This Misprinted Patient Consent Form I Got From My Eye Doctor

This Misprinted Patient Consent Form I Got From My Eye Doctor

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My Dentist's Office Has A Train

My Dentist's Office Has A Train

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My Little Brother Decided To Celebrate His 8th Birthday At His Favorite Place - The Dentist

My Little Brother Decided To Celebrate His 8th Birthday At His Favorite Place - The Dentist

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#49

My Doctor’s Office Has A Wreath Made Of Blood Vials

My Doctor’s Office Has A Wreath Made Of Blood Vials

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My Doctor Has A 33000-Year-Old Cave Bear Skeleton On Display

My Doctor Has A 33000-Year-Old Cave Bear Skeleton On Display

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#51

My Hospital Has A Fake LED Window On Their Ceiling

My Hospital Has A Fake LED Window On Their Ceiling

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This Doctor's Office Has A Chair For Wider People

This Doctor's Office Has A Chair For Wider People

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Blue Bunny of Happiness
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All waiting areas should have these. Everyone needs to have a suitable chair, whether that means it’s wider, higher, with or without arms etc. It’s a matter of independence and dignity as well as health and safety.

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Didn’t Know Harry Potter Had His Own Ward At The Hospital

Didn’t Know Harry Potter Had His Own Ward At The Hospital

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GoGoPDX
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Took me a minute to find this perfectly subtle nod to The Boy who Lived.

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This Vase At My Dentist's Office Is Shaped Like A Tooth

This Vase At My Dentist's Office Is Shaped Like A Tooth

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Kim
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is cute, but if you have a whole plant growing out of your tooth you should be worried.....

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Might Have To See Another Doctor For A Second Opinion On This One

Might Have To See Another Doctor For A Second Opinion On This One

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My Dentist Has A Vending Machine For Toothpicks And Toothbrushes

My Dentist Has A Vending Machine For Toothpicks And Toothbrushes

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Skeleton At My Doctor’s Office

Skeleton At My Doctor’s Office

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The Hallway To My Dentist's Office Looks Like A Stanley Kubrick's Scene

The Hallway To My Dentist's Office Looks Like A Stanley Kubrick's Scene

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Local Dentist Has Old School N64 Display For Waiting Room

Local Dentist Has Old School N64 Display For Waiting Room

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember there was always a cue for these in video-game shops. Inevitably with some kid hogging it.

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I Was At The Hospital And Found A Really Skinny Door

I Was At The Hospital And Found A Really Skinny Door

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The Urgent Care Center Near My House Has A Slushie Machine In The Waiting Room

The Urgent Care Center Near My House Has A Slushie Machine In The Waiting Room

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Went To The Dentist Today And They Gave Me Candy With My Toothbrush

Went To The Dentist Today And They Gave Me Candy With My Toothbrush

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My Nurse Practitioner’s Office Has A Lamp Made Of Speculums

My Nurse Practitioner’s Office Has A Lamp Made Of Speculums

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One Of The Drawers At My Doctor's Office That Always Annoys Me

One Of The Drawers At My Doctor's Office That Always Annoys Me

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There Is A Dunkin' Donuts Inside My Doctor's Office

There Is A Dunkin' Donuts Inside My Doctor's Office

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This Horrific SpongeBob Stained Glass Panel At The Dentist

This Horrific SpongeBob Stained Glass Panel At The Dentist

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