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October 2012

  • The Effects Of Laughter On The Human Brain

    Posted on Mon, 22 October 2012

    As CLYTs it is very important that one has a comprehensive knowledge about the scientific aspect of laughter and its benefits. Here is an article which explains the effects of laughter on the human brain. Please read on:

    Laughter is defined as the act of “making sounds from the throat while breathing out in short bursts or gasps as a way of expressing amusement”, according to the Encarta Dictionary. Studying laughter is difficult since it doesn’t occur easily or naturally in the laboratory setting. Studying gelotology, the science of laughter, and knowing the effects that laughter has on the brain could prove valuable in the treatment of depression and other mood-related disorders.

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    When people were given humorous material after being hooked up to a machine measuring brain activity, laughter resulted when a negatively...Read More

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