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Laughter Is The Best Medicine When they say laughter is the best medicine, it is no joke. You know that feeling after a good belly laugh. You almost feel your whole body relax. Studies from the Mayo Clinic show that while laughter may not cure serious diseases, there are positive benefits of having humor as a part of our lives. For short term effects, laughter increases our ability to take in oxygen-rich air at higher levels, letting us breathe a lot better and healthier. It also gives our endorphins a boost throughout the day. Laughter also lowers anxiety, decreases blood pressure, and help...

This has been a challenging season to say the least. At first when the pandemic hit, many of us seemed fine. We were all sent to work at home and just did our best to stay entertained. Heck, it was even novelty for awhile. But now, many of us are just emotionally and physically weary. Those prone to depression have suffered even more. We are crestfallen over the cancellation of many events and celebrations we love. Not to mention having to postpone those sanity-saving vacations and/or dealing with economic hardship. More than ever, we must be intentional about caring for ourselves. Like--re...

Skipping the Holidays? 15 Ways to Keep the Joy Bummed about not seeing fam this year? Make the most of it with these expert tips on finding joy in other ways. December 22, 2020 Putting the kibosh on your holiday gatherings…and feeling a bit sad about it? “One of our biggest sources of comfort are our loved ones. Because of the pandemic, there will be fewer in-person get-togethers,” says Stewart Shankman, Ph.D., chief of psychology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. “This disruption can lead to feelings of loneliness.” And according to recent U.S. ...