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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2022 Introduction: A longer life brings with it opportunities, not only for older people and their families, but also for societies as a whole. Yet the extent of these opportunities and contributions depends heavily on one factor health.1 Methodology: A ...
Soney M. Varghese
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Laughter-inducing therapies: Systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Social Science & Medicine, 2019 Laughter-inducing therapies are being applied more regularly in the last decade, and the number of scientific reports of their beneficial effects is growing. Laughter-inducing therapies could be cost-effective treatments for different populations as a complementary or main therapy.
Van Der Wal, CN, Kok, RN
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National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2018 Background: Laughter has positive effects on certain aspects of health and has a significant role in the management of cardiovascular health. Aims and Objectives: The aim and objective is to study the role of laughter therapy on the regulation of blood
Sumera Salomi +2 more
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Effects of Laughter Therapy on Depression in elderly
Journal of Digital Convergence, 2014 exaly +3 more sources
Laughter therapy as an effective means of preserving the mental health of pre-school children
Науковий Вісник Південноукраїнського Національного Педагогічного Університету імені К. Д. УшинськогоThe article clarifies the essence of the concepts “laughter”, “laughter therapy”, “smile therapy”, “emoji therapy”, highlights their importance for preserving the mental health of preschoolers.
Horodyska Violeta
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Laughter and Well-Being: The Transformative Experiences of Working Mothers
Philippine Social Science JournalThis study explores how laughter therapy transforms the experiences of working mothers, impacting their stress, resilience, and well-being. Six participants engaged in unstructured interviews, analyzed through a descriptive phenomenological approach ...
Jhonna G. Toledo, Araceli C. Doromal
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JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2021 Gelotology, or the science of laughter, is developing as a complementary field of medicine. Laughter therapy has been shown to have multifaceted physiological and endocrine benefits, and is being used to help manage various chronic diseases. This communication describes some aspects of laughter therapy, and reviews evidence related to its therapeutic ...
Venkata Rama, Kumar +3 more
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Effect Of Laughter Therapy On Stress In The Eldery
Jurnal Inspirasi Kesehatan, 2023 Background: There are several physical and psychological symptoms that are caused by a variety of changes and occur in the elderly, one of which is stress. Elderly people who are stressed out need to be handled with special attention. In addition, due to its perceived ease of use and low cost, laughter therapy is a preferred non-pharmacological ...
null Ayu deka wati +2 more
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Laughter as a specific means of physical recreation
Tělesná Kultura, 2014 BACKGROUND: Laughter, the accompanying phenomenon of human society in the course of its historical development, is not just a physical manifestation of hilarity.
Lucie Lauermanová +2 more
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The Impact of Laughter Therapy on Anxiety and Happiness Levels of University Students
International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine ResearchBackgroud and Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of laughter therapy in reducing anxiety and well-being subjective happiness among university students.Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design ...
Elif Üner Asil
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