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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Vishwam Sankaran

First-of-its-kind study finds laughter is indeed good medicine, especially for the heart

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A new, first-of-its kind study has demonstrated that laughter can indeed be good medicine – especially for those with heart disease.

Laughter therapy can increase the functional capacity of the cardiovascular system that includes the heart, lungs, arteries and veins, found the yet-to-be peer-reviewed research presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam.

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