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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. 

    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. 

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    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.

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    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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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It IS true though: keeping up with the Joneses doesn't make you any happier.

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    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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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    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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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    NapQueen
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, yeah, allotting time to having a good cry is awesome! If I'm sad, I'll give myself 10/15 minutes to cry and then snap out of it.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah! This is the Colombian multicoloured tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima). Before googling, I just knew it was a bird. :)

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf?!? Where was this when I was sweatin' geography tests in grade school? I want a do-over.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    usually a bad thing that's funny is only funny to everyone else and not me

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone having this conversation with a lawyer is an absolute idiot. Your lawyer will charge for each message, and each minute. In the end, it won't matter to them if you are racking up their time with your stupidity. They will be making money.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Samuel L. Jackson says to take care of your health, like real men. Including your balls!!

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