Each year, the 19th of March is National Let’s Laugh Day. We are reminded to lighten up and keep things fun. It’s easy to get caught up in the seriousness of our lives, but taking time for laughter is beneficial to us all. Did you hear the saying, “A laugh a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, today is the day to get your daily dose of laughter. We all know that laughter is contagious. Even faking it can do us some good. Classes called “laughter yoga” engage the abdominal muscles, lungs, arms, and face while making people laugh to cure what ails them. When you laugh with a friend for 10 minutes, you burn between 10-40 calories. This is because your stomach muscles are working hard to control your laughter. So, keep having fun with friends and you’ll burn calories while you do something good for your memory.

National Let's Laugh Day falls on March 19 each year!

We have been unable thus far to find the creator of this national day, but we will be sure to keep you posted.