Your brain processes about 70,000 thoughts each and every day AND Psychology Today reports that 70% of the estimated 70,000 thoughts people have each day are negative.

Your body physically reacts to your thoughts every minute of the day. Just a thought can trigger the release of neurotransmitters in your brain, sending chemical messengers to communicate with the rest of the brain and the nervous system. It’s neurotransmitters than control all the body’s functions, from moods to digestion and hormones.

Studies have indicated that thoughts can improve strength, fitness, and vision, similar to the placebo effect.

Hope has been shown to change the chemistry and circuitry of the brain, resulting in very real outcomes, such as reduced anxiety, less fatigue, increased hormone levels, and a bolstered immune system. Continue reading →

You’ve likely heard it more times than you can remember- laughter is the best medicine. This is true in many respects, as laughter can bring about meaningful neurochemical and physiological changes that can benefit the body. In particular, laughter can improve brain health, and help manage many “silent” disorders, not easily observed by medical practitioners, or society as a whole.

Interested in knowing what a little more laughter can do for your health? Then read on below and find out!

1 – Laughter Boosts Creativity

Have you ever experienced creativity block? Many people experience transient bouts of the “absence” of imagination, during which coming up with unique concepts seems like a great challenge. Laughter can help boost creativity, as it is even believed that humor and creativity share a similar part of the brain. This may also explain why funny people are also generally more creative, and outgoing that more academically trained individuals. Continue reading →