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April is National Humor Month, a time to honor all those who make us laugh\u2014family, friends, neighbors, teachers, performers, and professionals. This celebration was established in 1976 in an effort to promote public awareness of the value of laughter, which has been shown to improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills, and enrich people\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n

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April is the perfect time for this type of celebration\u2014this month not only features, but starts off with an All Fool\u2019s Day. Since the 1500s, these types of holidays have sanctioned frivolity and pranks. In fact, the month is littered with celebrations of fun and joy: April 5 is Fun at Work Day, April 13 is Pursuit of Happiness Day (a day to reflect on and amplify your happiness).<\/p>\n

Physical Benefits<\/h2>\n

Throughout the last 40 years, laughter has been repeatedly cited as having a positive effect on the healing process. In some circles, the curative power of laughter and its ability to alleviate stress is considered one of the greatest medical discoveries of modernity.<\/p>\n

Norman Cousins, in his work Anatomy of an Illness<\/em>, stated \u201claughter is internal jogging.\u201d It boosts the heart rate, increases blood flow, and causes us to breathe faster, which delivers more oxygen to the body. Laughter reduces stress and cortisol levels, while also relaxing the body; studies even show that the mere act of smiling can alter your mood.<\/p>\n

Humans are Humorous<\/h2>\n

Humans are the only species to laugh, and adults laugh an average of 17 times a day. The brain regulates this complex response, which involves some of the same skills utilized in problem solving.<\/p>\n

When it comes down it, humans love to laugh. So much so that there are entire industries built around laughter, designed to get us laughing because it feels so good.<\/p>\n

Laugh More<\/h2>\n

10 Tips to Lighten up and Laugh More<\/a> \u2013 Huffington Post<\/p>\n

Comic Relief: 7 Simple Ways to Laugh More Every Day<\/a> \u2013 Dr. Frank Lipman<\/p>\n

18 Simple Ways to Put Laughter Back into Your Life<\/a> \u2013 Lifehack<\/p>\n

Laugh More with your Little One<\/h2>\n

Encouraging Your Child\u2019s Sense of Humor<\/a> \u2013 KidsHealth<\/p>\n

10 Ways to Make Your Family Laugh More<\/a> \u2013 All Pro Dad<\/p>\n

10 Ways to Make Kids Laugh<\/a> \u2013 Fireflies + Mud Pies<\/p>\n

Now, get out there and giggle!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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