Want to know the quickest way cholesterol levels and increase immunity? Look at something that could laugh. Results of a study to prove that laughter and humor can reduce systolic blood pressure by 10 points in 20 minutes.
In the study, participants were asked to choose 20-minute comedy. In addition, they also requested to see the war-themed movie with the same duration. The researchers then measured participants' blood pressure. Apparently, watching comedy movies, not only lowers blood pressure but also cholesterol. On the other hand, the war-themed films have no effect.
How real function of laughter in the body thereby affecting blood pressure? It focuses on the role of stress hormones. When the funny bone tickled, the levels of the stress hormone associated with decreased blood pressure automatically. Bonus, laughter is good for the immune system.
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