Apr 16, 2011

Amusement

"A recent study from Northwestern and Drexel universities found that people are more likely to have that elusive "Aha!" moment - the spark of creative problem-solving that seems to come out of nowhere - when they're amused," Prevention May 2011.

Another study which supports the desirability of laughing every day. "A positive state of mind increases the likelihood of a creative insight," John Kounios of Drexel University. The article in the Prevention Magazine goes on to say that the average woman laughs 17 times a day. Perhaps within the responsibilities that a dementia caregiver has, you find it hard to laugh 17 times a day. What can we implement in order to laugh? Laughter helps relieve stress and lowers blood pressure. What funny movie can you watch tonight?

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