According to Kate Hartzell, a family nurse practitioner with Cabrillo College Health Services, laughter and exercise release beta-endorphins, which have a beneficial effect when under stress. Stress and anxiety cause health problems such as high blood pressure and suppress the immune system. The release of endorphins through exercise and laughter help remove that risk. Hartzell further recommends finding something that will encourage laughter during times of stress.
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