Stress relief from laughter is no joke! When it comes to relieving stress, Sister Meme, more laughter is just what the doctor ordered. Whether you're guffawing at a sitcom on TV or quietly giggling at a newspaper cartoon, laughter's a great form of stress relief.
A good sense of humor can't cure all ailments, but data is mounting about the positive things laughter can do.
A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can: Stimulate many organs.
(...but we're not gonna go there today. Shhh!!)