What Can Laughter Do For You?

Sure, it’s fun to laugh, but wouldn’t it be awesome if a hilarious joke came with a myriad of health benefits, too?

Well, here are 12 ways laughter is great for the body – plenty of reasons to make everything a laughing matter.

1. Improves sleep quality and helps treat insomnia

2. Bolsters immune system

3. Improves memory

4. Boosts problem solving ability/creativity

5. Makes you more open-minded

6. Reduces anxiety and depression

7. Stimulates the release of endorphins (puts you in a better mood)

8. Protects against heart attacks

9. Increases blood flow by improving blood vessel function

10. Relieves muscle tension

11. Strengthens relationships with others by increasing sense of trust

12. Raises pain tolerance

Bryce Gruber is a Manhattanite mom who can be found jet-setting off to every corner of the globe. She loves exotic places, planes with WiFi, summer clothes, & Sucre brown butter truffles. Bryce's aim is to do to luxury what Elton John did to being gay. Follow her on twitter @brycegruber