1. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008

2. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 Stephanie Davies Cognitive laughter and humour consultant

3. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 A model for living A flexible approach that brings about fast, positive change in individuals and organisations - empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world.

4. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 An audible expression or appearance of merriment or amusement. Encyclopaedia Online The outward energy to humour Particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement, a State of mind Encyclopaedia Online A system for information processing.

5. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 Toddlers and babies laugh up to 300 times a day Adults laugh up to 20 times a day Association for Applied therapeutic humour

6. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 Research shows that stress hormones—that can constrict blood vessels and suppress immune activity--decrease in the body as a result of laughter. Maryland School of Medicine news March 11, 1999 Laughter helps blood vessels function better Mary land school of medicine

7. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 Here comes the science…. After watching comedy films that generated laughter, blood vessel relaxation was increased in19 out o 20 volunteers. Over all blood flow was increased by 22% UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE March 7 2005

8. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 People that have an elevated sense of humour and can laugh at life's ups and downs have little or no difficulty in coping with everyday life and have greater mental health. Research conducted by Missouri state university using humour questionnaires to determine humour mentality with reference to challenges.

9. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 Humour and laughter is learned, a person can develop a better sense of humour; that would affect one's own nature in a remarkable way and could be more Conducive to good health. Dr Michael Miller UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Humour Brain Training

10. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 A model made of methods & Techniques to enhance the individuals think and behave and to help you feel better. Laughology breaks down humour so it can be learnt and applied to: Cognitive re-framing Ability to cope and adjust to change Strategies for coping with and getting rid of stress Gaining control over emotions Positive internal and external communication and behaviours

11. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 The Brain and Humor Prefrontal Cortex holds our ability for humour. This area of our brain is used for flexible thinking, to untangle an abstract idea, and understand it's amusing message.. Society for Neuroscience

12. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 Studies suggest that there are three main brain components of the brain used for humour, these are cognitive areas, sections of the brain such as: Frontal lobe near the forehead, create your humour thinking/joke getting. The supplementary motor area. It is thought to trigger the muscle movements tied to smiling and laughing. Nucleus accumbens an emotional component elicits the happiness, how you feel after an experience. Society for Neuroscience http://www.sfn.org

13. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 Laughter Effects Laughter provides enjoyable exercise and provides abdominal exercise William Fry M.D. a Stanford University Medical School Increases levels of natural killer (NK) cells and antibodies to boost the immune system Dr Lee Berk & Stanley Tan of the Loma Linda University Medical Centre Reduces blood pressure and heart rate if practiced regularly University of Maryland medical Centre Dr Miller Reduces stress hormones University of Maryland medical Centre Dr Miller

14. Copyright of Laughology©All rights reserved 2008 Cardiac Network north west Cardiac Patient care programme Knowsley CVD public health engagement programme Breathe Easy Support Network Royal Liverpool Hospital well-being at work Alder hey children's Hospital Isle of Man Community Nurses Mencap IOM Healthy Schools

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