Facts on laughter

Isabella · 13-08-03, 00:08

It sounds like some of us could use some today

Did you know That :

- University of Chicago studies show a great sense
of humor can add an additional 8 years to your
life?

- Stanford University studies show a good belly
laugh can give you health boosting benefits
equal to 10 minutes on a rowing machine?

- Pre-school children laugh or smile 400 times a
day, however, that number drops to only 15 times
a day by the time people reach age 35?

- People smile only 35% as much as they think
they do?

- Laughter releases endorphins into the body with
the same exhilarating effect as doing strenuous
exercise?

- Every time you have a good hearty laugh you burn
up 3-1/2 calories?

- Laughing increases oxygen intake, thereby replen-
ishing and invigorating cells. It also increases
the pain threshold, boosts immunity and relieves
stress?

- United States workers consume 15 tons of aspirin
per day? I am sure that this is not because they
feel great about their jobs or work environment.

- Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, AT&T, Lockheed
Aircraft, Kodak, Ford Motor Company, General Electric,
Southwest Airlines, Bank of America and many others
have adopted "humor" into their workplaces as a tool
to increase morale and improve the bottom line.

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Draco · 13-08-03, 00:13

Celli · 13-08-03, 00:23

Thanks for the added 8 years Bella!

Rommie · 13-08-03, 00:23

Isabella · 13-08-03, 00:28

Quote:

Originally posted by Celli:
Thanks for the added 8 years Bella!

Glad to do my part

Annacia · 13-08-03, 00:37

Great topic

13-08-03, 00:08	#1
Isabella Relic Hunter Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 7,098	It sounds like some of us could use some today Did you know That : - University of Chicago studies show a great sense of humor can add an additional 8 years to your life? - Stanford University studies show a good belly laugh can give you health boosting benefits equal to 10 minutes on a rowing machine? - Pre-school children laugh or smile 400 times a day, however, that number drops to only 15 times a day by the time people reach age 35? - People smile only 35% as much as they think they do? - Laughter releases endorphins into the body with the same exhilarating effect as doing strenuous exercise? - Every time you have a good hearty laugh you burn up 3-1/2 calories? - Laughing increases oxygen intake, thereby replen- ishing and invigorating cells. It also increases the pain threshold, boosts immunity and relieves stress? - United States workers consume 15 tons of aspirin per day? I am sure that this is not because they feel great about their jobs or work environment. - Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, AT&T, Lockheed Aircraft, Kodak, Ford Motor Company, General Electric, Southwest Airlines, Bank of America and many others have adopted "humor" into their workplaces as a tool to increase morale and improve the bottom line. __________________________________________________ __________

13-08-03, 00:13	#2
Draco Tomb Raider Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Kenworth T600, somewhere between here and there. Posts: 20,068

13-08-03, 00:23	#3
Celli World News Editor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan, US Posts: 6,070	Thanks for the added 8 years Bella!

13-08-03, 00:23	#4
Rommie Professor Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,866

13-08-03, 00:37	#6
Annacia Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SuperNatural BC Posts: 11,367	Great topic