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Discovery Fit & Health
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Laughter therapy is becoming popular because of laughter's physical and psychological benefits. Laughter coaches lead people in laughter exercises, which help them produce fake laughter. Therapy sessions have shown that fake laughter is as effective as the real thing. Laughter therapy also helps you learn to find humor in everyday situations. With this approach, you can look at things in a positive light and avoid becoming so sad.
Researchers have found that laughter helps us fight negative thoughts in our brains, which allows us to feel more hopeful and be more proactive [source: Texas A&M University]. Although it can be cathartic to laugh about things that hurt, like a serious diagnosis or sexual abuse, these are situations in which laughter therapists tread lightly. Sarcastic humor also can be construed negatively. And of course, the patient's feelings must be considered - not everyone is ready to laugh in difficult situations.
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