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We all love a good giggle, but the benefits of chuckling, as it turns out, are no mere laughing matter. Research into laughter as therapy has been taking place for nearly 40 years and a heartfelt chortle does far more than just momentarily increase your happiness levels – it has proven benefits, ranging from easing stress and reducing physical pain to increasing lung capacity and boosting creativity.
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