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Can laughter help you burn calories?
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Can laughter help you burn calories?
Can laughter help you burn calories?
11 January 2024
According to Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience), laughter doesn't burn calories on its own, but it can cause a significant endorphin boost and lead to a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol.
Read: New York Times (£)
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