Health tips

Laugh from the heart

Laughter is the best medicine! Studies confirm the therapeutic effect of laughter. When we laugh, happiness hormones, known as endorphins, are released, which strengthen the immune system and promote positive feelings.

Why is laughter so healthy?

When laughing, the lungs absorb a lot of oxygen, the heart beats faster and pumps the oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. Organism and metabolism are stimulated. The “fit of laughter” is followed by a state of relaxation and with it well-being.

Laughter influences hormone levels

When we laugh, our bodies release happiness hormones such as endorphins and dopamine. At the same time, the level of stress hormones, such as cortisol, decreases. These changes in hormone levels can be so severe that they even help alleviate pain.

Endorphins act like a natural pain reliever: After a fit of laughter, many people feel less tension or even short-term relief from chronic pain.

Laughing boosts the immune system

In addition to hormone balance, our immune system also benefits from this. Laughing stimulates the production of antibodies and certain immune cells that fight off pathogens. Studies show that people who laugh regularly are less susceptible to colds and their bodies can respond better to stress. Laughter therefore acts as a natural immune system cure.

Psychological relief through laughter

Laughing not only relaxes muscles but also the mind. It breaks brooding spirals, creates distance from problems and opens up new perspectives. Social interaction also benefits from this. Laughing together connects and strengthens relationships — whether with family, friends or colleagues.

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Tips for laughing more

More laughter in everyday life — here's how:

Seek out humor consciously: Watch comedies, read humorous books or listen to podcasts that make you smile.
Laugh with others: Spend time with people who make you laugh. Joy shared together has an even stronger effect.
Don't take yourself too seriously. Small misfortunes or peculiarities can make you smile. Self-irony has a liberating effect.
Try out laugh training. In so-called “laughter yoga,” laughter is consciously initiated and the body reacts in a similar way to spontaneous laughter.
Give yourself breaks. A small moment of lightness is often enough to be able to laugh again: a walk, a brief exchange with colleagues or a funny thought.

A hearty laugh is much more than just an expression of joy. It is a medicine with no side effects that we can access for free at any time.