Laughter is good for you!

Laughter is a source of well-being, a way to resolve difficult situations and a trick for winning people over? Don't we say: split your sides laughing, belly laugh, tears of laughter, roar with laughter and laugh your head off? These expressions demonstrate very well that the whole body gets involved when we laugh! As the saying goes, "Laughter is the best medicine." Hearty laughter is not only good for your heart muscle, but also for your brain and for your immune system Immune system: The system your body uses to defend itself against intruders that could cause diseases (viruses, bacteria, etc.). !

Did you know that laughter is not only fun but a remedy as well? Several studies have shown that among other things laugher can:

• Help reduce stress, tension and anxiety
• Stimulate the digestive system
• Strengthen the immune system
• Reduce muscular tension
• Increase the production of endorphins, nature's pain-killers

Is there a particular kind of humour that's best?
As a matter of fact, when in doubt, better safe than sorry! At work or at school, jokes must be in good taste. Mockery and racial, sexist or insulting comments are simply wrong, and can even be illegal. For your own well-being and that of your audience, keep your jokes clean! You are much better off sticking to personal anecdotes and situation comedy.