The Laughter Club movement (laughter yoga) has inspired researchers to investigate the health effects of simulated laughter. Some health practitioners require researched evidence to suggest laughter as an intervention to patients. Why? I'm not sure. For those of you that need the evidence, here it is…Available evidence on laughter research suggests that laughter has a positive, quantifiable physiological and psychological effect on health leading to an improved quality of life. Specifically, laughter affects the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, immune, and central nervous systems.
Ramon Mora-Ripoll (2011). Potential health benefits of simulated laughter: A narrative review of the literature
and recommendations for future research. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. (May 25 2011) 19: 170-1
