Here’s a fun question: How many times per day do you think you laugh?
We’re not talking about a simple smile, but rather a nice, big belly laugh.
If you’re anything like the average adult, you probably laugh about 20 times day, according to research.
So think about it: Maybe your first laugh today happened when your friend told you a joke. Perhaps later in the day you guffawed (see definition below) when you watched a funny video.
What’s really amazing is that some scientists think that laughing is actually good for your health. How could that be? For one thing, laughing may improve blood flow in your arteries to help keep your heart strong.
So the next time you get a chance, go ahead and laugh out loud!
Speak Your Mind: What makes you guffaw—and why do you find those things so funny?
GUFFAW: To utter a loud, boisterous laugh.
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