The discovery that laughing may have the same effect on appetite as exercise could lead to ‘laughter treatment’ for patients who have lost their interest in food
A hearty laugh can unleash some of the same changes in the body’s chemistry as a quick bout of physical exercise, scientists claim.
People who watched funny movies or comedy acts experienced the same hormonal changes that follow exercise and that are thought to boost appetite, they say.
The finding could lead to the development of better ways to encourage healthy eating among patients who have gone off their food because of depression or other medical conditions. Read more…
