Effects of laughter on focus and stress in middle-aged adults: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial

Effects of laughter on focus and stress in middle-aged adults: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Disorders associated with mental health significantly impact disability-adjusted life year values and represent an ongoing problem in stressed societies. Worsening mental health also affects cognitive function and quality of life. Increasing attention has thus been attracted to p...

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Main Authors: Tatsuya Yamakoshi, Ryo Sakamoto, Takafumi Fukuda, Ayana Kanatome, Atsuko Koyama, Yasuhisa Ano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Laughter
Humor
Focused attention
Cerebral blood flow
Psychological stress
Parasympathetic activity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-04863-5
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