We have all heard of the proverbial formula: ‘Learning by doing!’ It is one of the classic building blocks in the learning process together with the power of positive affirmation. But why not add to the acquiring of information, the element of fun?
Take a look at what the medical field has discovered about the benefits of laughter. It:
- Lowers blood pressure
- Increases vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood
- Gives a workout to the diaphragm and abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg, and back muscles
- Reduces certain stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline
- Helps the pituitary gland release its own pain-suppressing opiates
- Increases the response of tumour – and disease-killing cells such as Gamma-interferon and T-cells
- Defends against respiratory infections–even reducing the frequency of colds–by immunoglobulin in saliva.
- Improves alertness, creativity, and memory.
And last but not least: laughter increases memory and learning. Leer más…
