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Why laughter is the best medicine

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In times of stress, one of the most effective, least expensive methods to reduce stress is laughter. There are scientific evidence that proves laughter does improve how you feel.

  • Laughter increases feel good chemicals (endorphins)

    Endorphins are your body’s natural painkillers in your brain. It allows you to feel well and positive.

  • Laughter helps your heart and lungs

    Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air and stimulates your heart, lungs and blood vessels.

  • Laughter improves your immune system

    It raises levels of infection fighting T-cells, disease fighting proteins called Gamma-interferon and b-cells which produce disease-destroying antibodies. It also promotes increase in IgA (immunoglobulin A) which fights upper respiratory tract insults and infections.

Today Marks PUBLIC SPARK’s 200th post!

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It is with great honor to post my 200th blog post! I cannot thank my readers enough for their continuous support and loyalty to Public Spark. It is with your readership that I can continue to write. In commemoration of the 200th post, here are the top 8 most popular blogs:

Financial Crisis and increase in suicide

Every news channel focuses on the U.S being in a financial fallout. Houses going into foreclosures are increasing stock markets are plummeting. People are struggling with financial stressors and trying to maintain a livelihood. With this difficult economy, we are seeing an increase in mental illnesses and suicide.

Karthik Rajaram, 45, once worked for a major accounting firm and for Sony Pictures. He left a suicide note saying he was in financial trouble and contemplated killing just himself, but ended up killing his entire family as well.