Good Things About Laughing
- Sep 6, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 1, 2025
Adds joy and zest to life
Attracts people
Boosts serotonin production
Brings more oxygen into our body
Brings people together
Burns calories
Can diffuse conflict
Can ease chronic pain
Can help regulate cortisol
Can help us breathe better
Can help us connect with others
Can help us express our feelings
Can help us feel less overwhelmed
Can help us live longer
Can help us not to take something so seriously
Can help us put problems in perspective
Can help us recharge
Can help us see the lighter side of something
Can help us sleep better
Can increase pain tolerance
Can reduce risk of stroke and heart attack
Can reduce tension
Can unite people in difficult times
Decreases arterial wall stiffness
Decreases cortisol
Enhances teamwork
Exercises our facial muscles
Gives a sense of peace and joy
Improves breathing
Increases blood supply to our cheeks and can make our face glow
Increases sense of wellbeing
Increases our energy
It’s contagious
Lowers blood pressure
Makes us feel good
Makes us happier
Protects our heart
Reduces depression
Reduces epinephrine
Reduces negative thoughts
Reduces stress
Regulates blood sugar
Relaxes our muscles
Relieves pain
Strengthens relationships
Strengthens resilience
Strengthens the immune system
Triggers release of endorphins