Bristol charity's stand-up comedy night to highlight the importance of laughter
“Positive interaction and laughter is incredibly important for mental wellbeing,” says Jason Washbourne, Changes Bristol project manager. “We’re hoping that this event will give people an opportunity to have some light relief and offer a fun uplift to people’s moods.” The power of laughter has short-term effects, increasing the endorphins released in the brain and stimulating the respiratory system, but also has long-term effects, releasing neuropeptides which help to fight stress and other potentially serious illnesses. The comedians taking part in the virtual stand-up event: Tou...
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