Laughter Lowers Cortisol

Ah yes, good ol' cortisol. When released in the body as a result of stress, food cravings increase. Laughing, according to Dr. Berk, can decrease cravings for food. He believes someday, physicians may tell their overweight patients to eat a healthy diet, be sure to exercise regularly and to have a good belly laughing session for at least 15 minutes each day.

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