Laughter Helps You Live Longer Say Scientists

Laughter has health benefits according to a recent study. With that news in mind let’s talk about laughter's link to wellness.  A Norwegian researcher reported that laughter might help you live longer.  What he said the study determined is that adults with a sense of humor outlive those without one, based on a study of 54,000 Norwegians.

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LAUGH RESEARCH STUDY:

 

  • The greater a role humor played in their lives, the greater their chances of surviving the seven years.
  • Adults who scored in the top one-quarter for humor appreciation were 35% more likely to be alive than those in the bottom quarter.
  • Study took into account health, age, sex, lifestyle and other things that could affect survival.

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