| How humour (laugh) keeps us well Zhion, 2007 In particular, laughter has a role in stress hormone reduction, improving mood, enhancing creativity, pain reduction, improving immunity and reducing blood pressure.- Hassed C., Monash University, Victoria , How humour keeps you well, Aust Fam Physician. 2001 Jan;30(1):25-8. |
| Heart Protection Antisocial Type A personality traits may be associated with an increased incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD). Clark A et al found a significant inverse association between humor production and antisocial Type A personality traits from their survey study. [Int J Cardiol. 2001 Aug;80(1):87-8] Blood Vessel Functioning Watching two comedies may be good medicine for the heart because it allows them to expand and contract more effectively in response to changes in blood flow. But, watching a mentally stressful movie may cause the lining of the blood vessels, i.e. endothelium, to narrow and restrict blood flow. It is important to maintain a healthy endothelium as it is the first line in the development of atherosclerosis. The researchers suggest laughing may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. [Michael Miller, University of Maryland Medical Center , Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology, Orlando, Florida, March 7, 2005] Atopic Dermatitis Kimata H., Ujitakeda Hospital, found that laughter caused by viewing a comic video reduced the plasma nerve growth factor, neurotrophin-3 levels, and allergic skin wheal responses in patients with atopic dermatitis. While, writing mail on a mobile phone caused stress and enhanced allergic responses. [Behav Med. 2004 Winter;29(4):149-52] Stress Management and Body Defense Laughter may reduce stress and improve NK cell activity. As low NK cell activity is linked to decreased disease resistance and increased morbidity in persons with cancer and HIV disease. [Bennett MP et al , Indiana State University School of Nursing, Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Mar-Apr;9(2):38-45] NEWS-April 18, 2005 Researchers found that people had an increase in plasma fibrinogen and saliva cortisol (a stress-related hormone taht increases the heart disease and diabetes risk) during mental stress tests. Happiness May Bring Better Health, MedMD, April 18, 2005 Health EQ ARTICLE INDEX STOKE HOME |
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