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start laughing and help your body feel better while having some

fun. According to a Stanford researcher, laughing is like jogging

while standing in place. Laughing is a physical workout.

Remember the last time your stomach hurt from laughing too

much? You did a whole abdominal workout that was more fun

than crunches and sit-ups any day. One minute of laughter is

equal to using a rowing machine for 10 minutes.

iii. Add More Laughter to Your Life

Consider taking the following steps to incorporate more laughter

into your daily life:

• Laugh. Find humor in everyday things.

• Reconnect with your inner child. Be a child again—

find amusement in the most ordinary things.

• Seek comedic relief. Increase your exposure to comedy

such as funny books, movies, and live theater.

• Connect with friends. Make sure you have funny friends.

• Repetition. Take time each day to laugh.

• Share laughter. If you hear a joke that makes you

laugh, remember it. Chances are it will make someone

else laugh too!

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