Have a Laugh
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Laughter really is good medicine. From releasing pain-killing endorphins to improving your memory, laughter can have many benefits on your body and brain - it\\u2019s even been shown to boost \\u201cgamma\\u201d brainwaves, which are associated with higher level brain processes, like learning and memory. In this episode, Michael shares a chuckle with cardiologist Professor Michael Miller from the University of Pennsylvania in the US to discuss how laughter can help your heart health, keep your blood vessels young, and be the antidote to stress. Meanwhile, our volunteer Manpreet enjoys the benefits of a glorious cackle.
New episodes will be released on Wednesdays, but if you\\u2019re in the UK, listen to new episodes, a week early, first on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3zqa6BB
Producer: Nija Dalal-Small\\nScience Producer: Catherine Wyler\\nAssistant Producer: Gulnar Mimaroglu \\nTrainee Assistant Producer: Toni Arenyeka\\nExecutive Producer: Zoe Heron\\nA BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.
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