Seek Amusement

Humor can strengthen connections, enhance health and offer a fresh perspective on the complexities of the modern world. And there’s science behind it all.

Living a healthy lifestyle brings many glorious benefits, but there is one thing the world of wellness could stand to embrace: a sense of humor. Sure, life throws its serious moments at us, and we absorb them with the importance they deserve. Yet, there’s an ironic twist: The panacea for handling the weightiness of modern existence without buckling is, funny enough, laughter. Cracking up is built into our physiological engineering for a reason, say experts, acting as a release mechanism and serving a pivotal role. One of the most effective ways to boost well-being is also the easiest, most fundamental and deeply human, notes Dr. Lynn Saladino, a therapist in New York who specializes in the mind-body connection. In its simplicity, a chuckle doesn’t always get the acknowledgment it deserves as a powerful tool for amping up robust health. However, it’s high time we reconsider laughter’s value and reinstate it front and center in our packed schedules.

In a landscape that often requires a lot of hard work, something so effortless is truly refreshing.

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