Laughter Therapy: The Health Benefits of Stand-Up Comedy

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Laughter Therapy: The Health Benefits of Stand-Up Comedy
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New UK programs are using stand-up comedy as a form of social prescribing to improve mental health, with evidence suggesting that actively creating humor can reduce stress, boost immunity, and foster social bonds, offering a promising complementary approach to traditional therapy.

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