Stressed individuals have higher levels of a hormone called cortical. Laughter reduces levels of this hormone. At least one type of laughter reduces blood pressure. Researchers subjected an experimental group to experiences that normally raise blood pressure and found that those who laughed at their own mistakes had the least rise in blood pressure. Those who used humour to attack others had the highest increase.
Laughter increases energy.
Laughter helps us bond with others. Research reveals that when we laugh, there is more conversation, more eye contact and more ways found to connect. Laughter is good exercise. Laughing 100 times has the same effect on the body as 10 minutes on a rowing machine or 15 minutes on a stationary bike. Did you know that children laugh an average of 400 times a day while adults laugh an average of only 15 times a day.