I know it’s Monday (Happy Presidents’ Day!), but I am
already looking forward to Friday. Fridays are unique because I look forward to
them so much, but by the time I get to them, I am so tired that I just want to
plop myself down in front of a flickering blue screen and zone out. I am sure some
of you share this same sentiment. The stress of the week (work, relationships,
health) all build up and wear you down.
So when Friday nights roll around, I need a diversion. More
specifically, I need a laugh. And a good hearty laugh is the best. By the time
I’m finished with a good Friday-night laugh, I feel like the weight of the
world is off my shoulders, and I am able to breathe more deeply before heading
to bed. So I have concluded…
Hearty Laugh -> Less Stress =
Healthy Heart
By no means am I a doctor, nor have I done a huge amount
of research into the health benefits of laughter, but there seems to be enough
evidence that laughter is a necessary part of the Healthy Lifestyle equation. Perhaps this is nothing new to you. But
as I have become keener with my health, I have noticed that the healthy
lifestyle goes far beyond the two typical focal points: Eating Habits &
Exercise. In fact, here are a few quotes from my recent “laughter research.”
