Friday, March 3, 2023

Laughter Benefits, 2

 Mirthful laughter triggers the brain to release endorphins, the brain’s natural morphine. Endorphins can decrease aches and pains and increase your tolerance to pain in general. Mirthful laughter also increases the activity of Natural Killer cells. According to Philipp Eissmann, Imperial College in London, United Kingdom, Natural Killer Cells were first noticed for their ability to kill tumor cells without any priming or prior activation. Natural Killer Cells continually patrol the body—if the immune system is working properly. When a cell that doesn’t belong in the body is identified, Natural Killer Cells can “take them out. Literally. In additional to targeting tumor cells, they also help to fight viruses that cause colds and the flu.

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