In honor of a belated April fools day the Journal of Ethics published a short research article describing the extensive benefits of laughter. Laughter is good for the soul is a common saying throughout culture, but this article identifies the numerous benefits that laughter has on the physical health of patients. Laughter is a common therapy utilized at mnumerous hospitals and clinics around the country. The University of New Mexico Hospital actually has a "humor room" for patients. Physiologists have concluded through various studies that laughter helps with ventilation and clearing mucous. These benefits show that laughter can be an effective treatment for patients that suffer from chronic obstructive lung diseae. Laughter also increase perfusion by increasing overall circulation within the circulatory system.
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