I love to laugh and I love to make other people laugh. If I can make someone else laugh, even just one person, it will make my day.
Laughing is good for you, too! You’ve probably heard the quote, “Laughter is the best medicine”. There’s no one to attribute it to but if you look at Proverbs 17:21 in the Bible,
A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.
you can see that sentiment. It’s been around a long time!
Recently, I started doing dad jokes on YouTube. The first time I told one, I got so much HATE and engagement that I thought, “I think I’m going to do that some more”. I just don’t understand how you can just groan and go on. Or better yet, if you don’t want to see that content, block it.
Anyway, I reposted a dad joke from last year to facebook and guess what? I got even MORE engagement there! So now, when I do a dad joke, I put it everywhere: Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram. The more people I can make laugh, the happier I am.
Laughing truly is good for you in the following ways:
Stress Relief: A 2018 study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that laughter therapy effectively delays cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that laughter helps reduce stress hormones like cortisol, which can contribute to various health problems [1].
Immune System Boost: A Mayo Clinic article cites research suggesting that laughter may help boost the immune system by increasing the production of antibodies [2]. However, the Mayo Clinic clarifies that more research is needed to confirm this connection definitively.
Pain Reduction: A 2011 study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that mirthful laughter led to a significant reduction in pain perception in participants [3].
Improved Mood: Laughter is well-known to elevate mood and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. A 2019 review published in The Permanente Journal acknowledges the powerful connection between laughter and emotional well-being [4].
So why wouldn’t you want to laugh and be as healthy as possible? I know that’s the way I roll and will continue to roll. Laughing in my favorite. How about you?