A joke a day?

It is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a good laugh might be even more salutary than the fruit of temptation. No one is denying that something fun makes us all feel better and scientists have some convincing elements to prove it.

Some researchers have found that the mere act of smiling or frowning are just what's needed to feel these particular emotions. Beyond mimicking, however, laughter release endorphins and dopamine, plus the response to relaxation is enhanced.

It's also said to reduce pain as well as stress and bring along more creativity and problem-solving abilities. All that scientific evidence adds that laughing helps memory and make us better social animals.

Of course, the list of benefits doesn't end there, but suffices to say that I have decided to learn one good joke a day, practice it well and deliver it to my spouse when it sounds perfect. I'll keep you posted about the results!