Laughter
Laughter
Short English story about the effect of laughter on health
A laugh a day may keep the doctor away. Humor is good medicine. Research has shown many benefits of laughter. It helps keep our mind and body healthy. It relaxes our muscles and increases circulation. Laughter increases the oxygen level in our blood and lowers blood pressure. It also boosts the immune system. Infections are less likely to strike if we are laughing.
Laughter is a form of release. It rids our body of stressful emotions and reduces the level of stress hormones. Think of a time when you had a good belly laugh. Was your whole body engaged? Laugher can be a total body experience, much like exercise. According to Doctor Pam Schiller, laughter has two stages. One is the arousal phase that increases the heart rate. The other is the resolution phase that allows the heart to rest. She says that, “Laughing gives the diaphragm, abdomen, respiratory system and facial muscles a complete work-out.”
The benefits of laughter can also be seen in the brain. Research tells us that humor stimulates parts of the brain known as reward centers. These reward centers release endorphins that combat pain and create a natural high. The brain feels rewarded by finding something funny. Laughter and humor are two powerful tools. Learn to laugh at yourself. Don’t worry or analyze why people laugh – just join in! Think funny thoughts. Sing silly songs. Read some funny jokes such as, “Why are basketball players sloppy eaters? Because they always dribble.” “What has more lives than a cat? A frog – it croaks every night!”
A smile is the first step toward laughter. Smile often. Look in the mirror and smile at yourself. Smile at your co-workers. Smile at your spouse, or with your children. Smile at strangers on the street. Smile at friends that you meet. Remember, “The day goes, the way your mouth turns!”
برای دسترسی به دروس بیشتر به لینک زیر مراجعه کنید.
لغات زبان انگلیسی به تفکیک موضوع
درک مطلب از سطح مبتدی تا پیشرفته
تمامی موضوعات آیلتس اسپیکینگ پارت یک، دو و سه همراه با جواب
لینک های مرتبط
گرامر درباره ی گذشته ی ساده، گذشته ی استمراری، گذشته ی کامل
فعل با (تو) و فعل با (آی ان جی)
کلمات مربوط به خوشامد گویی و احوال پرسی
کلمات مربوط به حالات و احساسات
When we laugh because the heart beat increases, our blood pressure goes higher.
When we have a belly laugh, we are actually laughing with all our body.
When people laugh they become high.
It’s a good idea to sing silly songs with our children.
