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Get goofy now!

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the benefits to health which can be gained by laughter. The reduction of stress and pain, and the increased efficiency of the immune system following laughter is discussed.

Author: Wolfensberger Singer, Beth
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 2000

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Laugh and your whole cardiovascular system laughs with you - not to mention your stress hormones

Article Abstract:

The positive health aspects of laughing and smiling are analyzed. Laughter can lower blood levels of hormones associated with stress.

Author: Stone, Judith
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: In Health
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1047-0549
Year: 1991
Prevention, Stress (Psychology), Smile, Smiling

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The house of hormones

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A 47-year old single mother with three children describes her experiences of parenting teenagers.

Author: Maushart, Susan
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 2005
United States, Youth, Personal narratives, Teenagers, Parenting, Single mothers

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