The statement that laughter prolongs life has been heard by many. According to scientists, laughter is indeed beneficial for health and longevity, and for good reason.
Studies have shown that approximately eighty muscles are involved when a person laughs, and this provides a kind of massage of the internal organs and a light exercise of the body. The flow of blood to the brain increases, and its cells receive more oxygen, and cerebral circulation improves.
In addition, hormones of joy and happiness, endorphins, serotonin are released, which increase mood, eliminate fatigue, give strength to do things, have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, neutralize the effects of everyday stress, increase immunity and resistance to diseases and infections.
It is believed that one minute of laughter prolongs life by several minutes, respectively, if you regularly watch funny films, humorous programs and generally look at life more positively, it will become longer. In addition to life expectancy, which is important, its quality can also be improved. It was noted that smiling and laughing people recover faster than those who, during illness, indulge in blues or learn some sad news. Smiles and laughter also have some pain relieving and relaxing effects.
The lungs and the cardiovascular and digestive systems benefit from laughter, cholesterol levels are reduced, and clamps and tension in the body are eliminated.
It is often believed that jokes and a sense of humor are more of a male prerogative, and ladies are sometimes afraid to be funny or to express their emotions too vividly. But witty women understand that a healthy sense of humor not only makes them attractive in the eyes of the opposite sex and disposes women to them, but also extremely beneficial for their health and appearance.
Sometimes you can observe how a person, after severe stress, looks bad and quickly ages outwardly, turns gray, and is faced with a hormonal disruption. This is how negative emotions have a destructive effect on the body. Positive ones have the same strong effect, but the opposite, beneficial. A smile not only heals the body from the inside, but also colors outwardly. The muscles of the face, in particular, the cheeks, are trained and tightened, a healthy complexion appears and the skin tone rises, while in a gloomy and dull person, they can sag.
Laughter and smiles can be considered natural cosmetics and a good alternative to plastic surgery.
Psychologists advise: when it seems that everything is bad and there is only strength to get on the sofa under the covers, you should smile, first through force, and then it will be easier to do. The fact is that as a result, the body will take a fake smile for a real one and begin to change the hormonal state of the body, thanks to which after a while you can really feel better, calm down and even have fun.
A sense of humor and laughter make it easier to deal with problems, cope with work, have quality rest in your free time, and establish contact with people. In addition, there is little that beautifies a woman like a beautiful smile, sparkling eyes and a slight healthy blush.
