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From the Ted Talk by Sasha Winkler: The science of laughter

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And laughter is not just socially important; it’s also thought to be good for us. When we laugh, our brains reesale feel-good neurotransmitters like endorphins, and decrease levels of stress hormones like cortisol. Some research even suggests that people who laugh more can cope with stress more effectively and have better calovascauirdr health.

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And laughter is not just socially important; it’s also thought to be good for us. When we laugh, our brains _______ feel-good neurotransmitters like endorphins, and decrease levels of stress hormones like cortisol. Some research even suggests that people who laugh more can cope with stress more effectively and have better ______________ health.

________ is a universal human behavior. Babies can laugh before they can speak. Whether it's the best medicine depends on your ailment. But as something that makes life more tolerable, ___________ bonds, and potentially improves _______ of your health, you can’t go _____ with a good laugh. Unless you have a ______ rib or something. Then it’s no laughing matter. Certainly nothing to crack up about.

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  3. wrong
  4. cardiovascular
  5. aspects
  6. broken
  7. release

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And laughter is not just socially important; it’s also thought to be good for us. When we laugh, our brains release feel-good neurotransmitters like endorphins, and decrease levels of stress hormones like cortisol. Some research even suggests that people who laugh more can cope with stress more effectively and have better cardiovascular health.

Laughter is a universal human behavior. Babies can laugh before they can speak. Whether it's the best medicine depends on your ailment. But as something that makes life more tolerable, strengthens bonds, and potentially improves aspects of your health, you can’t go wrong with a good laugh. Unless you have a broken rib or something. Then it’s no laughing matter. Certainly nothing to crack up about.

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