“Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes their place”—Mark Twain. Oh, how true that is. Humor and laughter have been proven to be a good medicine for the mind, for the heart and for the soul (Proverbs 17:22).

"How Laughter Works" by Marshall Brain explains that laughter does many things. It reduces stress and benefits the immune system, which helps us fight diseases. Laughter is also a great exerciser. Laughing 100 times provides as much as 15 minutes on an exercise bike, and laughter is great for your mental health. It actually releases stored up negative emotions such as anger, fear and sadness (http://people.howstuffworks.com/laughter7.htm).

Laughter is the best medicine.