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“Laughing Our Way Toward A Greater Well Being”

Posted by The Phoenix Chapter of HPNA on
Phoenix, AZ
The Phoenix Chapter of HPNA

Our peers who are members of the  The Northern New Jersey Chapter of HPNA have scheduled this educational event, "Laughing Our Way Toward A Greater Well Being".   Many of us can relate, there is plenty of stress and not enough laughter! Event to be held--Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm  - 5:30pm, MST

Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, conflict, and chronic pain, which are all abundant in today’s society. Nothing works faster to bring your body and mind back into balance than a good laugh.

Interested in Attending?  Copy & paste the link below into your browser. You will find more info and an opportunity to quickly and easily register for this event.

https://nnjhpna.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/145001-laughing-our-way-toward-a-greater-well-abeing#!infom  

Science shows that 10-15 minutes of continuous laughter

  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Boosts immune systems
  • Improves blood sugar control
  • Decreases pain, reduces cortisol and boosts endorphins
  • Improves blood flow and heart health
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Enhances social connections
  • Disrupts negativity and promotes happier mood
  • Boosts relaxation response and improves sleep
  • Alleviates stress, depression and anxiety

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