I recently posted a "25 random things about me" on Facebook and learned afterwards that my son was feeling "exploited" because I said one of my greatest pleasures in life is listening to him laugh like a 5 year old (he's 19) when he is watching comedies, etc.  You have never heard anything like it! It starts off lightly at first, and then just peaks into full broiled guffaws, almost like a roller coaster. Ebbs and flows of laughter and giggles and sometimes even the occasional snort. I can hear it now, as I type.  My other kids have great laughs as well, but there is nothing like his! 

It has been said that 10-15 minutes of genuine laughing burns 20% more calories than not laughing. So 10-15 minutes equals about 50 calories, as many as in a small piece of chocolate! Can you believe that? You can have your dessert and laugh it off too!  It releases endorphins, the feel good chemical, reduces stress and genuinely makes us feel better about ourselves and the life around us.

A friend of mine, who had cancer would only watch comedies or listen to comics for the entire 9 months of her treatment. She would not watch anything depressing or read any part of the news that was not positive. She has been cancer free for over 3 years and had a relatively easy time during chemo.

It has been said that "Laughter is the Best Medicine" and not only do I believe it, but I do my best to practice what I preach!

:-))))) , LOL , ROFL and LMAO to all of you!