Within this discussion it will be shown the affect of humour on pain tolerance. Humour/laughter is shown to release different hormones which can affect an individual’s pain threshold and the believe to reduce stress, showing how there is a biological basis to this idea. The first study shows how the treatment of breast cancer patients can be affected by humour due to the pain they feel during the procedure they endure (Lee & Uchiyama, 2015). Another study to support this...
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For human, laughter is found to be produced predominantly during social interactions (Provine, 1993). People were over 30 times as likely to laugh in social situations such as vocal communication and group activities than in solitary situations (Provine, 1997). In fact, laughter is so predominantly social that it almost disappears when people are in solitary (Provine & Fischer, 1989). Human produce laughter to promote social bonding as well as gain mating advantages (Provine, 2016). Those who laugh together communicate more...
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Trevor Noah was born in South Africa in 1984 during the last few years of Apartheid to a black South African mother and a white European father. Trevor is “Born a Crime” because under Apartheid ruling interracial relationships are not allowed. In Born a Crime, Trevor Noah tells the story of growing up in South Africa as the marginalized group under Apartheid. He shows all of the racism, violence and crime that comes with colonization. Trevor shows how he and...
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My speech is all about something that is… very pure that even the richest man could never buy, Laughter is the best medicine. You have probably heard the line ‘laughter is the best medicine.’ And heard about studies that prove the benefits of laughter in our body. But in today’s generation where everyone seems so caught up in all their, to do’s and should do’s, there is definitely a lack of laughter. I know we all have been through tough...
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Every relationship is different whether it may be a platonic relationship between friends or a romantic relationship between lovers. Humor has many benefits in for one’s health but also in relationships. Regarding relationships, humor can be seen in health, friendships, and romance. Humor that makes one laugh is always good for their health. That being said a good laugh, nor a good sense of humor can relive of all health problems. However, there are both long and short-term benefits to...
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If you are reading my essay, you might think that yoga and laughter is a weird combination just based on the title. However, it is actually a reasonable combination, especially when we are talking about how to best take care of ourselves. One of the most popular forms of self-care that I have learned over the years is yoga. For me, yoga is one of those exercises that I can comfortably do at home and feel well-rested every night. This...
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If the metaphor “laughter is the best medicine” reigns true, there is no wonder why Nurse Ratched takes exhaustive measures to keep laughter out of her ward. In an effort to keep her ward under control, Nurse Ratched strips patients of comfortable environments, such as the environment to laugh in. When an individual is no longer capable of laughing, he is also no longer capable of being in control of himself. This happens when a greater authority has the power...
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