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I found this link and wanted to share it. I found it to be "food for thought" to help me through my trials of caregiving. 

Link: http://www.lifescript.com/channels/well_being/Meditations_Motivations/...

Laugh out Loud and Live a Better Life
LifeScript Connect Contributor

In today’s fast paced world, a lot of women often find themselves caught up with their careers and commitments. Some work so hard to the point of exhaustion, leaving them depressed, discontented, and even angry. In this age of computers and high technology, there is a simple method to a better and healthier life that’s been around since ancient times. It gives us better health, better relationships, and better lives: it’s called laughter.

What exactly are the benefits of laughter? It has been said many times before that laughter is the best medicine, and numerous studies have shown this saying to be true. Laughter improves one’s sense of well-being and state of mind. It is also shown to improve our physical health in a number of ways.

Great post. I recently read this story written by Oprah on The Power of Laughter.

People laugh for two reasons: to release or to repress feelings. Laughing to repress feelings is unhealthy. Try to laugh for fun and relaxation! It's a great way to release stress!

Dr. Tracy Gaudet explains that researchers have found that laughter helps your immune system fight invading viruses and cancers. It lowers blood levels of the stress hormone cortisol and can lower your blood pressure and decrease heart strain.

One study found people who survived a heart attack could cut the risk of a second heart attack by 20 percent just by enjoying 30 minutes of comedy a day.

Other research shows laughter helps the cardiovascular system by giving the heart and lungs an aerobic workout and can reduce stress by helping to relax muscles.

Hospitals have found that therapeutic humor stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's own pain relievers, and can decrease the average hospital stay by two days!