Why Laughter May Be the Best Pain Medicine

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 12:30 in Health & Medicine

Laughing with friends releases feel-good brain chemicals, which also relieve pain, new research indicates.Until now, scientists haven't proven that like exercise and other activities, laughing causes a release of so-called endorphins. [More]

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