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    Humor and Laughter May Influence Health: III. Laughter and Health Outcomes.

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    Indiana State University College of Nursing and University of South Florida.

    Abstract

    This is part three of a four-part series reviewing the evidence on how humor influences physiological and psychological well-being. The first article included basic background information, definitions and a review of the theoretical underpinnings for this area of research. The second article discussed use of humor as a complementary therapy within various clinical samples, as well as evidence concerning how a sense of humor influences physiological and psychological wellbeing. This third article examines how laughter influences health outcomes; including muscle tension, cardio-respiratory functioning and various stress physiology measures.

    PMID:
    18317546
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    PMCID:
    PMC2249748
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