Discover why a daily chuckle isn’t just fun—it boosts immunity, relieves stress, and nurtures well-being.
Humor isn’t just mood‑boosting—it’s bona fide wellness medicine. When you laugh, your body releases endorphins, increases immune‑boosting cells, and lowers stress hormones like cortisol and epinephrine, helping your heart chill out and your spirit rise . Norman Cousins famously leaned into “ten minutes of genuine belly laughter” to ease excruciating pain and sleep pain‑free for hours—recording his journey in Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient . Laughing daily keeps your heart lighter, your immunity stronger, and your joy more resilient. So let the giggles begin—don’t wait for illness to remind you how vital laughter is.
Action Step: Schedule three daily “laugh breaks”—find a silly video, playful meme, or funny memory to spark a genuine chuckle.