Huffington Magazine Issue 74 | Page 77

Exit THIRD METRIC mans better equipped to tolerate both pain and stress. And you might be able to get away with counting a jokeswapping session as a workout (maybe). “The body’s response to repetitive laughter is similar to the effect of repetitive exercise,” explained Dr. Lee Berk, the lead researcher of a 2010 study focused on laughter’s effects on the body. The same study found that some of the benefits associated with working out, like a healthy immune system, controlled appetite and improved cholesterol can also be achieved through laughter. TROELS GRAUGAARD/ GETTY IMAGES They Spend Some Time on the Pillow. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed isn’t just a myth. When you’re running low on zzs, you’re prone to experience lack of clarity, bad moods and poor judgment. “A good night’s sleep can really help a moody person decrease