Laughter Really is the Best Medicine According to Top Doctor

Laughter truly is the best medicine. I know many times in my life its gotten me through a ton of tough times. A recent study proves that smiling and a positive attitude can slash your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Harvard School of Public Health researchers found that optimistic people suffered 50% fewer cardiovascular events.

Twice as many women feel down in the dumps as men, and putting on a smile may be your best weapon in the war against heart attacks. "There is still an unknown psychological mechanism as to why women are more predisposed to depression," says psychiatrist Dr. Leo Pozuelo."This study shows positive feelings augment a resiliency to prevent or reduce the risk of heart disease."

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