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Doctor's Orders? ‘Belly Laugh at Least Two to Five Days a Week'

Soon, Dr. Michael Miller of the University of Pennsylvania advised belly laugh at least two to five days a week for heart and immune benefits.
Dr. Madan Kataria began the first daily laughter club in Mumbai, which grew to more than 150 participants within a month; the modern study of laughter began with William F. Fry, who found laughter increased immune-boosting blood cells.
Research finds measurable benefits as laughter produces endorphins and nitric oxide, which lower blood pressure and heart attack risk, while Jenny Rosendhal's meta-analysis shows it reduces glucose, cortisol, pain and improves mood.
At the Philadelphia VA, Miller is implementing a laughter therapy program, while online clubs recognized by Laughter Yoga International expand access.
Practices rely on simulated laughter, as Melanin Bee's Laughast and laughter yoga exercises like repeating 'ha' soon trigger genuine mirth, with researchers saying simulated laughter may rival spontaneous laughter.

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