The study of laughter shows that laughing has many benefits for individuals and groups. Laughter can be a social tool when it is used to maintain healthy relationships. Most laughter doesn’t come from jokes or comedy; in fact, we often find things funny when we’re spending time with the people we care about. Moreover, laughter can release tension and lower stress levels.
Humans need to socialize in their lives, and when we have positive experiences with people, there are benefits for the entire body. Laughter provides relief from the challenges of life, and that relief improves the function of the immune systemand the heart. A good laugh will cause the muscles of the body to stay relaxed for hours afterward. Laughing also helps people maintain a positive emotional state.
World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. This holiday was inspired by Laughter Yoga, a movement that brings people together just to share a laugh. You can celebrate this holiday wherever you are by remembering that when you laugh, the whole world laughs with you.
