Can a laugh a day keep the pounds away?

Here's a story that'll make you smile -- laughing can help you lose up to 5 pounds a year! Researchers sat 45 participants down in front of humorous TV programs and then measured what happened when they laughed. Surprisingly, the TV viewers burned 10-20% more energy when they were laughing. Doing a few simple calculations, researchers figured that laughing just 15 minutes a day would burn enough calories to shed 5 pounds a year. In fact, a big belly laugh burned as much energy as walking a half mile! (That must have been some good TV!)

Laughing's not just good for your waistline, it also boosts heart health, improve immunity, and reduces stress. Looking for a way to add laughter to your day? Get started with these hilarious haunts on the web:

Comedy Central

Spamusement!

Comics.com

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