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Laughter As Medicine

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Most of us have heard the old adage that laughter is the best medicine. While usually chalked up to no more than an old wives tale, recent research now reveals that this might actually have some real truth to it. Medical research is increasingly revealing that laughter and more generally a positive attitude can really have a dramatic effect on our health.

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5 Healthy Heart Facts

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<meta content="OpenOffice.org 2.4 (Win32)" name="GENERATOR" /><style type="text/css">  </style> <p style="text-indent: 0.01in; margin-bottom: 0in"> The human heart has always been a thing of great mystery. Not only does it pump blood throughout our bodies, allowing us to function, but it has always been a symbol of love. 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