Author Barbara Johnson said, \u2018Laughter is like changing a baby\u2019s diaper. It doesn\u2019t permanently solve the problem, but it makes things more acceptable for a while.\u2019 <\/p>\n
One day, comedian David Brenner was signing books. A young man handed him a newly purchased copy to be signed and said, \u2018I want to thank you for saving my life.\u2019 <\/p>\n
Without giving it much thought, Brenner replied flippantly, \u2018That\u2019s okay.\u2019 <\/p>\n
But the young man stood his ground and said, \u2018No, I really mean it!\u2019 Brenner stopped signing and looked at him. The young man continued: \u2018My father died. He was my best friend. I loved him and couldn\u2019t stop crying for weeks, so I decided to take my own life. The night I was going to do it, I happened to have the television on and you were hosting The Tonight Show.<\/i> I listened to your opening monologue, and the next thing I knew I was laughing hysterically. I realised then that if I was able to laugh, I was able to live. So I want to thank you for saving my life.\u2019 <\/p>\n
Humbled and grateful, Brenner shook his hand and said, \u2018No, I thank you.<\/i>\u2019 <\/p>\n
The Bible says, \u2018A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing.\u2019<\/i> Experts confirm that laughter boosts your immune system, enhances your memory and learning abilities, relieves tension, slows your pulse rate and blood pressure, releases endorphins that reduce pain, decreases anxiety and stress, puts people at ease, and brings unity. Furthermore, the effect lasts for eight to twelve hours. It promotes emotional healing, and best of all\u2014it\u2019s fun. That\u2019s why laughter is God\u2019s prescription for stress!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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