Laughing Your Way to Peace of Mind: How a Little Humor Helps Caregivers Survive

Neuroendocrine and Stress Hormone Changes During Mirthful Laughter

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Stress Hormone Changes, Stress Hormone, Stress +4

Humor as a cognitive technique for increasing pain tolerance

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Pain Therapy, Pain Syndrome, Behavioral Sciences +15

Psychological health and sense of humor

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Quality Of Life, Health Psychology, Mental Health +16