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Laughter therapy heals the heart
Last reviewed: 30.06.2025
The American Society of Cardiovascular Surgeons claims that healthy laughter relieves stress and muscle tension, improves immunity and treats hypertension.
According to scientists, every time a person laughs, the excess tension in the cardiovascular system decreases in the body for the next 45 minutes, blood circulation and vascular elasticity improve. Experts remind that stress is considered one of the main causes of cardiovascular diseases.
Doctors note that laughter lowers the level of stress hormones - cortisol and epinopril - by increasing the background of hormones responsible for immunity. A good joke increases the presence of endorphins, which are naturally produced in the neurons of the brain and have the ability to reduce pain and improve emotional state.
Cardiologists, however, note that prescribed laughter therapy works well in combination with a healthy lifestyle - physical activity, absence of excess weight and bad habits.