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Laughter is important. Not only is it important for you well-being it also has physical benefits! This means, laughter will help improve your metabolism naturally, which in turn, influences your body to burn more calories and lose weight. Researchers have determined that just 15 minutes of laughter a day can help you burn between 10 and 40 calories, depending on your weight and how intense your laughter is.
Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. Activate and relieve your stress response. When you laugh, your heart rate increases, and you take many deep breaths. This mean that more oxygenated blood is circulated through your body – improving your vascular function.
When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. Laughter can help lessen your stress, depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier. It can also improve your self-esteem. When you laugh, your body releases feel-good chemicals called endorphins.