The pace and demands of modern life has made us stressed out, unhappy, impatient and frustrated; hence the importance of humor in our lives. Homor has both health and social benefits whose aggregate make up a happy life.
The health benefits of humor are numerous. Scientists have found that humor boosts the immune system and improves resistance to diseases. It, also, protects people's hearts because laughter increases blood flow and, thus, improves the function of blood vessels. In addition, humor decreases tension, relaxes muscles, lowers stress and helps release pent-up feelings.
As for the social benefits of humor, they are so evident and obvious. First, humor helps us make friends easily, unites us and reduces our hostility. As Victor Borge said, “Laughter is the closest distance between two people.” Jokey people are magnets with many friends and never feel lonely. Also, Humor helps us succeed in life. Cheerful people look at life with a positive eye, "play" with problems and know how to talk to people. In Henry Ward Beecher's words, "A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs--jolted by every pebble in the road."
To sum up, humor is an antidote to stress and conflicts. So one needs to create and find opportunities to laugh. These include watching comedy films, playing with kids and pets, reading funny pages and websites, seeking out funny people and avoiding sour ones.
By S.O.
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