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May 15, 2006
"At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities." --Jean Houston
Laughter Is the Best Medicine?
It turns out that laughter might just be the best medicine. Especially for diabetes. New research in Japan shows that a chuckle helps the body process blood sugar. A study of type 2 diabetes -- the most common form of the disease -- found that laughter was linked to lower blood sugar levels after a meal.