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It’s no joke that laughter may be the best medicine

Wellness

MORE chuckles and guffaws are precisely what the doctor prescribes when it comes to de-stressing. This is why.

Perhaps laughter is the single most significant health remedy out of all those prescribed. In truth, WebMD’s research suggests that laughter generates a wide array of benefits, ranging from stress reduction and enhanced breathing to giving the body’s immune system a boost and enhancing pain tolerance.

However, one

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