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5 Easy Ways to Bring More Laughter into Your Life

HEALTH & WELLNESS
BY KRISTEN WEBSTER

Have you ever noticed that for the

most part kids are just happy ?
One of the reasons might be because they know how to laugh , and they do it often . In fact , research shows that kids typically laugh between 30 and 50 times a day , compared to adults who tend to laugh only 15 times a day . I have a daughter who loves to laugh and I adore that about her . She has a flare for the dramatic and loves getting me to fall over laughing as she embellishes the stories of her day . Hearing her in her bedroom each night giggling endlessly at funny videos or with her friends on FaceTime is truly a delight . ( I am admittedly envious ).
I am sure you have heard it said that laughter is the best medicine . Although it hasn ’ t been proven to be a cure for all ailments , I

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