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    Carr and Greeves use a study done by animal behaviorists at the University of Plymouth‚ in which the behaviorists were observing smiling and laughter in baby chimps‚ to show how far we have come based off of evolutionary beliefs. Carr and Greeves claim that laughter evolved from a threat response or warning (Carr). Carr and Greeves show this through the story of the caveman and the mammoth; “at first the caveman is afraid he will crushed by the mammoth

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    worrying about the hardships constantly. There is always room for a few jokes and laughter in life. In addition‚ my grandmother has also taught me that I am never too old to laugh my heart out and have a humorous time in life‚ before it runs out. I am also able to laugh at myself if I do something embarrassing or stupid. Life is a learning process‚ so I might as well make it worthwhile and amusing with some laughter. When I was younger‚ I used to try to be as stubborn as my parents‚ especially when

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    infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough‚ sniffle‚ or sneeze. When laughter is shared‚ it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system‚ boost your energy‚ diminish pain‚ and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all‚ this priceless medicine is fun‚ free‚ and easy to use. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress‚

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    Laughter is a great thing -- that’s why we’ve all heard the saying‚ "Laughter is the best medicine." There is strong evidence that laughter can actually improve health and help fight disease. Our brains can make us healthier and happier through laughter. So‚ let us begin‚ Assalamualaikum and a very pleasant morning to honourable judges‚ accurate time keeper‚ and of course‚ my unforgotten wonderful audiences. Well‚ as I said earlier‚ “Laughter is the best medicine.”. We all love to laugh. And

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    time that laughter is linked to healthy function of blood vessels.” Another study by the University of Maryland School of Medical Center found that people with heart disease were forty percent less likely to laugh in situations compared to people the same age and without the disease. Miller found that people with heart disease laughed less in positive situations. People with the disease lack the optimistic perspective on life compared to people without the disease. Is a good dose of laughter a day able

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    toastmasters‚ parents and my dear friends. Today I’m here to present a speech on the topic LAUGHTER. The Bible categorically states that : "A heart that laughs is a good medicine‚ depressed spirit dries up the bones". I am a firm believer that laughter is the best medicine and I’m really sure that you would be one too if you here my speech today. So‚ what is laughter and in what ways is laughter the best medicine? Laughter is an expression of certain emotions especially mirth of delight by a series of spontaneous

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    Laughter is a universal language. It is extremely beneficial to the human body‚ and it has no known side effects. Laughter is one of the best natural pain-killers in this world. According to a recent study by cardiologists at the University of Maryland‚ laughter can lower risks of a heart attack by a LOT. Laughter also reduces stress‚ therefore lowering blood pressure. That’s a whole lot of health benefits just from laughing! As Psychiatrist Robert Holden states‚ laughing produces happy chemicals

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    INTRODUCTION Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough‚ sniffle‚ or sneeze. When laughter is shared‚ it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body.  Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system‚ boost your energy‚ diminish pain‚ and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Research shows that during intense laughter the human body releases endorphins‚ which is the body’s

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    their struggles with racism within America. Some of which were Battle Royal‚ by Ralph Ellison‚ If We Must Die‚ by Claude McKay‚ and We Wear the Mask‚ by Paul Lawrence Dunbar‚ and within all of these stories‚ similar themes‚ tones‚ and visuals are created by the authors in personal ways. An overall theme within these separate writings is the unfair treatment and oppression of colored people. Within Battle Royal Ellison shows this theme by telling about their personal experience with white people in

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    How Laughter Works Claudia Carnessali Selby-College Comp The essay that I chose from the book was the one by Marshall Brain “How Laughter Works”. I chose to write about this essay because this one is more in depth of where laughter actually comes from how its more than just jokes that people laugh at every day. Start off with a dash of sarcasm and a dash of vulgarity. At least that’s what my friends and I do. Laughter is a form of enjoyment towards one another. Means we are remotely comfortable

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