A laughing matter
The benefits of laughing is widely known, but who would have thought that the joyful exercise could help to numb pain? A recent study conducted by the University of Oxford has revealed that a proper laugh makes the body releases chemicals that act as a natural painkiller. The findings emerged after groups of volunteers were […]
The benefits of laughing is widely known, but who would have thought that the joyful exercise could help to numb pain?
A recent study conducted by the University of Oxford has revealed that a proper laugh makes the body releases chemicals that act as a natural painkiller.
The findings emerged after groups of volunteers were divided into two groups, one of which was shown dull TV programme material such as golf, while the other got to enjoy a set of comedy videos. It emerged that the latter group was able to withstand up to 10 percent more pain after the screening.
Interestingly, the researchers discovered that the volunteers who endured the not so entertaining programmes were less able to bear pain than they had before watching them.
