Physiology of Hope & Happiness
Research at College of Medicine at University of California, Irvine studied the effects of laughter on stress levels and the immune system. One group of the study participants was informed in advance they would be viewing a humorous video in three days. The other “control group was told nothing.
The informed group recorded a 39% decrease in cortisol and a 70% decrease in epinephrine, both are stress related hormones detrimental to health. They also recorded an 87% increase in growth hormone and a 27% increase in beta-endorphin. Both of these compounds can reduce the effects of stress and boost the immune system.
The control group experienced none of these changes
This has profound wellness and disease prevention implications according to Lee Berk Dr.PH (Doctorate in public health)
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