You must have heard that laughing is good for health. But do you know that it also has many other benefits? World Comedy Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of May. So that people can be told about the benefits of laughter and happiness can be spread. How did it begin to celebrate this day and what are the benefits of laughing? Why is laughter called medicine? Why is it necessary to be happy? Let’s know about it.
Why is World Comedy Day celebrated?
It is important not only to eat healthy diet and exercise to stay healthy, but it is also important to live a stress -free life. Due to stress, the risk of many diseases increases manifold and that is why people resort to techniques like Laughter Therapy to reduce stress. Actually, laughing is great for health. It not only provides physical benefits, but also keeps your social relationships sweet. Therefore, World Comedy Day is celebrated every year to make people aware of the benefits and importance of laughter.
What is the history of World Comedy Day?
World Comedy Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of May. Celebrating this day began in 1998. Actually, the story behind it is that it begins with the founder of Hansi Yoga Movement, Dr. Madan Kataria did it. Inspired by facial reaction hypothesis, he proposed that facial activities affect the feelings of the individual. Similarly, this day in India was first celebrated in Mumbai on 10 May 1998 and today this day is celebrated in more than 70 countries around the world. The purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the spirit of unity and goodwill among the people. One purpose behind celebrating this day is to spread happiness among the people. Not only this, laughing is also good for your health. If you have seen, people gather in places like parks in the morning or evening and laugh loudly.
What are the benefits of laughing?
Laughter reduces stress, which helps prevent many adverse health effects.
Laughing makes your mood good, which is also beneficial for your social relationships.
Laughter increases positivity. Therefore, laughing with friends, colleagues and family members also brings positivity in emotional relationships.
Laughing strengthens the immune system as it reduces stress hormones.
Laughing also increases your work.
Laughing hormones that give you happiness, which make you feel good.
Laughing also improves blood circulation, which is very beneficial for health.
