Laughter Facts

The levels of two stress hormones, cortisol and epinephrine which suppress the body's immune system, will actually drop after a dose of laughter.

According to ancient sources, the Stoic philosopher Chrysippus died of laughter around 206 BCE after watching his donkey eat figs and drink wine, then joking that someone should give the donkey some pure wine to wash down the figs.

Chocolate, sex, and laughter are all important for a healthy brain.

People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.