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It’s official! A good laugh is literally heartwarming. That’s according to a study that found that watching comedy films boosts cardiac blood flow. The study also found that a watching a good tearjerker has the opposite effect, leaving hearts a little low — at least in terms of blood flow.

The study included 20 healthy young adults who watched 15 to 30 minute segments of either humorous or sad films with a minimum of 48 hours between viewings.

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The study participants were asked to refrain from aerobic exercise or from using alcohol, vitamins or herbs the evening before the viewings, since these can all affect blood flow.

Belly Laughs Make Happy HeartsĀ  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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