It's No Joke: Why Laughter Kills Pain
Posted By Dr. Mercola | September 16 2011 | 38 views
A new study suggests that laughter -- or, at least, genuine laughter -- releases endorphins in your brain. These chemicals that activate brain receptors that produce pain-killing and euphoria-producing effects.Previous research has linked laughter with pain relief. In the new research, the scientists tested dozens of participants' tolerance to pain through various methods.
According to Time Magazine:
"Viewing or participating in comedy led to higher pain tolerance, the researchers found, and there was a dose-related response to laughter: people who laughed more felt less pain later."
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It's No Joke: Why Laughter Kills Pain
Posted By Dr. Mercola | September 16 2011 | 38 views
A new study suggests that laughter -- or, at least, genuine laughter -- releases endorphins in your brain. These chemicals that activate brain receptors that produce pain-killing and euphoria-producing effects.
Previous research has linked laughter with pain relief. In the new research, the scientists tested dozens of participants' tolerance to pain through various methods.
According to Time Magazine:
"Viewing or participating in comedy led to higher pain tolerance, the researchers found, and there was a dose-related response to laughter: people who laughed more felt less pain later."
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