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neutralizing stress hormones in our body. Laughter also releases neuropeptides, which work with the
immune system to fight off asthma and other allergy-related diseases. Finally, laughter acts as an anti-
depressant. It activates serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for generating positive emotions. So
you see, laughter is a form of medicine far less expensive than any anti-depressants we could buy.
Between TikTok, YouTube, Netflix, and my six year old son, I had plenty comedic material to pull
from.
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