Any study into laughter and it’s benefits is useful regardless of results but this one is a cracker and is clear on it’s effectiveness for nursing students. The full article can be found in this link – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3917183/ As shown by the findings, laughter Yoga positively affected the general health of nursing students, which is … Continue reading
This is an interesting study in the American Physiological Society looking at how mirthful laughter affects diabetes, good cholesterol and heart attack risk.. The full research paper can be found here:http://www.the-aps.org/mm/hp/Audiences/Public-Press/Archive/09/13.html “The study suggests that the addition of an adjunct therapeutic mirthful laughter Rx (a potential modulator of positive mood state) to standard diabetes care … Continue reading
There are various studies that research the benefits of laughter for mental health and it is clear from the anecdotal evidence from participants in our workshops that laughter is a powerful tool in the fight against depression. Some people notice the benefits after just one session for some it takes several. It is a huge step for … Continue reading
The online article can be found here: http://wanderlust.com/journal/the-science-of-laughter/#LAUGHTER “The Science of Laughter Beyond being a joyful and fun activity, laughter has some real body benefits—from our heart system to our heart center. By Caitlin Berens As I stood among strangers, something erupted. It traveled from one person to the next, and then it reached me. … Continue reading
This is an interesting piece of research by Miranda G. Hoffmann of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. http://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1490&context=gs_rp
How Laughter Can Change Your Life by Eddie Lennon The Endorphin Effect by William Bloom Laughter, Tears, Silence by Pragito Dove How your mind can heal your body by Dr David Hamilton Happiness Now’ by Robert Holden The Healing Power of Humour’ by Allen Kleine Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar Learned Optimism by Martin E. P. … Continue reading
