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Thought for the Quarter  
"The human race has only one effective weapon, and that's laughter." 
- Mark Twain

  

Some Random Thoughts about Laughter

Laughter IS the best medicine.  Besides having an amazing impact on our physical being (see more on that on "The Five Health Benefits of Laughter" within this newsletter), laughter creates numerous other benefits.  Here are some random thoughts on laughter that will hopefully brighten your day:

  • Did you know that even if you fake a smile our bodies don't know the difference and we still generate those positive health benefits?

Besides the health benefits, laughter is also great for OUR looks!

  • Laughing heartedly causes soreness in our abdomen, which means we are exercising those muscles.

  • It tones the facial muscles.

  • Laughter stimulates the muscles around our tear glands, giving our eyes a brightness, luster, and sparkle.

  • When we smile, it increases the blood flow to our skin, nourishing it.

Laughter is a proven way to improve our mood.  By laughing each morning, our mood for the day is lighter, brighter, and more pleasant for those around us.

Even when we are experiencing a time of sadness, loss, or difficulty, laughter can give us hope and perspective.

Excerpts in this newsletter taken from a wide variety of sources

 

Top Ten Funniest Movies
Need some help with letting your laughter flow?  Here are the top 10 funniest movies, as rated by the American Film Institute (AFI):
  1. Some Like It Hot (1959)
  2. Tootsie (1982)
  3. Dr. Strangelove (1964)
  4. Annie Hall (1977)
  5. Duck Soup (1933)
  1. Blazing Saddles (1974)
  2. M*A*S*H (1970)
  3. It Happened One Night (1934)
  4. The Graduate (1967)
  5. Airplane! (1980)
For the complete list of AFI's top 100 funniest movies see: www.afi.com/tv/laughs

 

 The Five Health Benefits of Laughter
There are some pretty amazing health benefits that come with a good belly laugh.  They are: 
  1. It stimulates a mild to moderate cardiovascular workout.
  2. It produces endorphins, which counteract the production of stress hormones.
  3. It appears to optimize the immune system.
  4. It reduces self-consciousness and boosts self-confidence.
  5. It relaxes muscles and helps fight the chronic pain associated with muscle tension.

Dallas Morning News, 4/21/02 

 

"Learn to laugh at your 
troubles and you'll run out 
of things to laugh at."   
  - Lyn Karol

 

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

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