A good comedy show makes you laugh as if you were a child. But that's not the only benefit; comedy shows can relieve stress, burn calories and improve your health. All the more reason to go and watch one tonight!
Burn calories during a comedy show
Your body burns calories while laughing. Studies have suggested that 10-15 minutes of laughing can burn about 50 calories. We burn approximately 1-4 lbs per year by laughing. Nice!
Improve your sense of humor
Start learning: watch a sketch from comedian Dirk Denoyelle:
Laughter is the best medicine
Laughter really is the best medicine. Did you know that laughing reduces blood pressure, is a natural painkiller, treats schizophrenia, stimulates the brain and strengthens your immune system? Comedy has shown to maximize the benefits of laughing, which directly benefits your health!
Comedy - and therefore laughing - can relieve stress. Are you having a stressful day at the office? Enjoy some comedy, live or on television, and relax!
Positive vibes create a positive mindset, together with a happy feeling and personal satisfaction. Laughter can help lessen depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier. Laughter can ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers.
Now, what more do you need? Go find yourself a comedy show, enjoy the evening and live a happy, healthy life!
