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Humor and Stress Relief: Laugh More, Stress Less

Here's more on humor as a stress relief tool.
Stress, Humor and Health: How Laughter Can Reduce Stress and Increase Health
Research shows that laughter has some amazing health benefits. Laughing can relieve stress, increase pain tolerance and support the immune system, as well as serve several other healthy purposes. Learn more about the positive effects of laughter and how to use humor to relieve tension, manage stress and improve overall health and well-being.
About's Humor Site
If you're looking for jokes, funny greeting cards, or even instruction on how to be funny, this site has it all. It's a great place to de-stress and gain a lighter perspective.
About's Political Humor Site
Whatever political party you favor, you're in for a treat with this site. Find the latest late-night jokes, funny cartoons, videos, and jokes you can tell among your friends at this site, which is updated daily. Have a good laugh; you'll feel better afterward.
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