Laugh It Off: How Humor Boosts Your Health More Than Kale Ever Could
Laugh It Off: How Humor Boosts Your Health More Than Kale Ever Could Kale has had its moment. Every smoothie, salad, and Pinterest board tried to convince us it was the ultimate health hack. But here’s the truth: kale has never made anyone snort coffee out their nose from laughing too hard. Humor, on the other hand? It’s basically a free gym membership for your soul. Think about it: laughing burns calories. Okay, not enough to skip leg day, but enough that your Fitbit might wink at you. Studies show a good belly laugh gets your heart pumping, your abs tightening, and your brain releasing those sweet endorphins—the same chemical cocktail you’d get from running… minus the shin splints. And unlike kale, humor doesn’t require massaging with olive oil before it’s digestible. A solid joke can instantly reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and make awkward family dinners slightly less like hostage negotiations. Who knew dad jokes were basically herbal supplements in cargo shorts? Need proof? ...