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People say laughter is the best medicine for a few good reasons. It is known to provide potential therapeutic relief for physiological ailments, alleviate stress, and lower anxiety levels.
It is the ultimate feel-good drug that requires no prescription. All you need is an online resource like the Funny Instagram account to help you snap out of a funk and feel better.
The profile description says it all: “Laughter is our language,” expressed through memes and social media ramblings about daily life. You may encounter posts poking fun at romantic relationships, dishwashing methods, and parenting problems.
We’ve compiled some posts to create this list for you to enjoy, whether you’re killing time at the DMV or taking a short break at work. And if you’re feeling down, hopefully, this can be a good pick-me-up.
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Laughter’s plausible benefits are backed up by research. A report published by the American Physiological Society revealed that “mirthful laughter” may increase endorphins by 27% and human growth hormones by 87%. It was also found to be a “preventive adjunct therapy” for diabetes care.
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In simpler terms, here’s an explanation from Harvard Medical School faculty member Natalie Datillo: the brain’s reward system goes offline when not activated regularly. She describes laughter as the “most cost-effective way” to get it back up and running.
Studies also show that these perceived benefits are magnified when another individual is involved. According to researchers, the arousal likely comes from validating emotions brought on by shared laughs.
Many people recognize the power of laughter—so much so that a variation of yoga is centered around it.
Laughter yoga practices the same breathing exercises to keep the body present and calm. As the name suggests, it involves giggles and silly movements between breaths.
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A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology provides verifiable evidence on laughter yoga. The findings revealed that people who practiced it for 12 consecutive weeks showed a lowered risk for metabolic syndrome.
Throughout the experiment, participants also showed reduced excess body weight, stress, and body mass index.
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setsuriseikou 4 months ago
This. This is the kind of man I need. The one I can be a best friend for.
Tragedy and comedy have long been linked together. Studies have shown that humor can be an effective tool in dealing with and even deflecting trauma.
The researchers who wrote this 2015 journal article found that healthy humor styles may help shift perspectives from a traumatic event. Serious matters can become more lighthearted without minimizing the gravity of the situation. Instead, it helps regulate stress.
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Earthquake903 4 months ago
I swear there is a team of slow and omnipresent drivers out there that tag team stalking me. Most of them drive Subarus. But all of them have armor piercing headlights. I curse them with all of my hatred for having the audacity to also be traveling by car in my general vicinity.
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Chicken Nugget 4 months ago
Wait a HAND model for an ALCOHOL company is 100K!?!?! where do I sign up!?!?
Now, let’s hear from you, dear reader. How has laughter become a form of therapy for you? Do you agree with the great Charlie Chaplin when he said, “A day without laughter is a day wasted”? Let’s begin a discussion in the comments below!
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Alan Jay Weiner 4 months ago
It's on my to-do list. Actually, it's on several of my to-do lists, but most are buried under papers on my desk. Or in the stack of papers on the table. Or maybe on the chair next to my desk. I'll add "look for other to-do lists" to this to-do list.
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Moosy Girl 4 months ago
And then I couldn’t text you because I realised I hadn’t answered your previous text and now I’m just waiting until I run in to you at the supermarket so we can laugh about it and start over?
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Katy McMouse 4 months ago
Wtf?!? Where was this when I was sweatin' geography tests in grade school? I want a do-over.
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athornedrose 4 months ago
he didn't know that yet. he thought he killed his own father by accident and now hyenas were coming for him.
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mysterious(all pronouns) 4 months ago
It doesn't really matter what the rules are, as long as everyone knows what they are and agrees to play by them.
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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 4 months ago
Perhaps he sent some very romantic letters, pregnancy can happen like that can't it?
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Little Wonder 4 months ago
At one of my jobs an applicant in his mid 40s brought his mum. He didn't get the job, but that's mostly because he also wore a shirt open to the waist and put his feet on the desk mid interview.
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Soulstorm brew 4 months ago
Why are some of the people commenting taking the jokes literally and getting upset? Not saying the jokes were funny but there's no need to get your feelings hurt about some dumb hahas.
Mike F 4 months ago
Some folks look for reasons to get their panties in a wad.
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Bumblebee 4 months ago
These were pretty funny but the comments were awful. Everyone was getting so angry for nothing
January Tempis 4 months ago
Damn it, now I'm going to have to go back and read the comments 😂
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Soulstorm brew 4 months ago
Why are some of the people commenting taking the jokes literally and getting upset? Not saying the jokes were funny but there's no need to get your feelings hurt about some dumb hahas.
Mike F 4 months ago
Some folks look for reasons to get their panties in a wad.
Load More Replies... Bumblebee 4 months ago
These were pretty funny but the comments were awful. Everyone was getting so angry for nothing
January Tempis 4 months ago
Damn it, now I'm going to have to go back and read the comments 😂
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