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Why is laughing healthy, from a biological perspective?
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See below:: In the last few decades, researchers have studied laughter's effects on the body. Biologically it affects us via: blood flow; immune response; blood sugar levels; relaxation and sleep. Some feel laughter boosts our energy too.
Answered 12/9/2013
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