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"gratitude + compassion = happy brain"; Thank you Sebastien Gendry.

A very happy brain A very happy brain

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER...

•Oxygenates the blood

•Initially elevate respiratory and heart rate than lowers it

•Releases endorphins and enkephalons, the body's
natural pain killer

•Produces T-cells

•Initially elevates blood pressure for 30 seconds than lowers it

•Boosts immunity by increasing interleukins and NK cells

•Increases your heart rate

•Decreases carbon dioxide levels in the lungs

•Uses the same muscles as exercise; to strengthen core and lower back

•Increases serotonin levels, the hormone of tranquility which also improves quality of sleep

•Decreases both anxiety and depression

•Builds self confidence

•Lowers levels of stress hormones, such as adrenaline & cortisol

•Increases dopamine, which improves your mood

•37 muscles have to work in order to frown, while only 18 muscles are required to smile

•Even fake laughter, three times a day, was found to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and anxiety levels

•Even a fake smile was found to lower stress hormones

•Decreased elevated blood sugar

•Decreases markers of inflammation in the body such as C-reactive proteins

•Lowers risk for heart attacks and arrhythmias by 40%

•Even anticipation of a funny event lowers stress hormones and elevates immunity for 3 days beforehand

PLEASE join us - Monday, February 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Arlington Central Library auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA. Just show up! questions? [email protected]