Laughter research continues to surprise.:
Using laughter in the Sedona Method
This article describes the benefits of laughter as well as the benefits of combining laughter with this other proven method
15/2 2007
Don't die young. Laughter yoga has once again entered into the world press. One of our favorite pieces was a program by Dr Alice Roberts for BBC that confirmed that laughter yoga workouts can cut the risk of heart disease by 50%!
Laughter yoga provides a "vigorous cardiovascular workout". US research shows that it takes 10 minutes on an exercise bike to achieve the cardio workout level that hearty laughter provides in just 1 minute. It protects you from heart disease, reduces stress levels, boosts your immune system and makes you feel good.
Here are some great recent laughter yoga stories.
Why laughter truly is the best Medicine UK - 13 Feb 2007
Laughing off those Extra Pounds USA -13 Feb MSNBC (with video clip)
A Laughing Matter USA ABC News (video clip)
'Laughter Yoga'? It's Not A Joke! SA - 10 Feb 2007
Laughter Yoga Serious Business For Cancer Patients - USA - 9 Feb CBS
Laughter Yoga Breaks Cultural Barriers KHNL TV Hawaii
Laughing for the health of it USA 17 Jan
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14/12 2006
It has recently been proven that laughter is contagious. At University College London researchers have just been able to identify an area in the brain, that reacts when others laugh. We start laughing from being stimulated by someone elses laugh.
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November 2006
In Denmark, it has been decided to build a resarch center for laughter and humor at DPU - The Danish Pedagogic University.
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August 2006
