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back to Get Fit Guy. This

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is your host, Kevin Donne. The

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expression, Is laughter the best

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medicine? has been a popular

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one for millennia. In

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fact, it suggested that its origin is

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in the Bible. In

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Proverbs 1722, it says, A

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merry heart doeth good like

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medicine, but a broken

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spirit drieth the bones. So,

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is it true that humor

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and laughter possess healing properties?

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This episode will delve into the health

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benefits of smiling and laughter, supported

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by some evidence, scientific research and

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studies, whilst also considering the

1:47

detrimental impacts of a negative outlook on

1:49

life. By examining the

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physiological, psychological, and social effects,

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I hope to shine some light on

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how positive emotions may contribute to

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overall well-being. being. Smiling

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and laughter actually trigger a

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cascade of physiological responses that

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contribute to improved health. One

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of the primary benefits is the reduction of

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stress. Laughter leads to the

2:14

release of endorphins, which are the natural

2:16

feel-good chemicals in the body, and

2:19

these endorphins promote an overall sense

2:21

of well-being and can

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even temporarily relieve pain. Moreover,

2:27

laughter also decreases the levels

2:29

of cortisol and epinephrine, which

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are hormones associated with

2:35

stress. A 1989 study by

2:37

Burke et al demonstrated that

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laughter reduced blood serum levels

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of cortisol, dopamine, and

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growth hormone, all of which

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are elevated during times of

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stress. Laughter

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can also enhance cardiovascular health,

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improves the function of blood vessels, and

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increases blood flow, which helps

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to protect against heart attacks and

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other cardiovascular problems. A 2009 study,

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Miller and Fry, found

3:05

that laughter causes the endothelium, which

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is the inner lining of the blood

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vessels, to dilate, increasing

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blood flow by an average

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of 22%. This vasodilation is

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comparable to that achieved

3:18

through performing moderate aerobic

3:21

exercise. Immune

3:23

function also benefits from laughter. We

3:26

all know that a robust immune system

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is crucial for fighting off infection and

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disease, and in the

3:32

same study by Burke et al,

3:34

there was evidence that laughter increased

3:36

the production of antibodies and

3:38

enhanced the activity of T cells, leading

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to a stronger immune response. These

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findings suggest that regular laughter can

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be useful as a complementary approach

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to maintaining a healthy immune system.

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So it seems that the physiological

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benefits of smiling and laughter are

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profound, but what about psychological?

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orphan levels in the brain, promoting

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that social bonding and group cohesion.

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Laughter also serves as a non-verbal

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form of communication that can

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break down barriers and reduce social

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tensions. It acts as

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a universal sign language and transcends

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cultural and linguistic differences.

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This makes it a powerful tool

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for improving interpersonal relationships. According

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to research done in 2005, laughter

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signals playfulness, friendliness and

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social acceptance, which can

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lead to more positive social interactions.

6:34

Additionally, laughter can

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improve group dynamics and workplace

6:39

productivity. In professional settings,

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humor can enhance teamwork, creativity

6:44

and problem-solving abilities. A

6:46

2007 study found that

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humor in the workplace is associated

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with higher job satisfaction, improved

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work performance and increased

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employee engagement. These

6:57

findings also suggest that trying

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to find ways to incorporate humor

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into professional environments will

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lead to more cohesive and productive

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teams. The

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like dirt. but

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also a vital component of a healthy

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and fulfilling life. If

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you have any questions or just want

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to say hi or tell me a joke to

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make me laugh and enhance my life, please

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