LAUGHER’S FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH NOW HAS NEW SCIENCE BEHIND IT
I’ve never thought of my LOL experiential Keynote as much more than a placebo to better collaboration but apparently, I’m also extending the lives of others, and that’s no joke, but done so with shared humor and jokes. Voila! This blog explores relationship between telomeres, cortisol and the brilliant research of Elizabeth Blackburn, a true genius in the field of longevity and health.
Elizabeth Blackburn is a molecular biologist who won the Nobel Prize in 2009 for her role in discovering an enzyme called telomerase. Its job is to replenish the bits of DNA on the ends of your chromosomes, which are called telomeres.
But wait, there's a fun analogy! Telomeres are like the plastic caps on the ends of your shoelaces that help keep them tidy. (And yes, some of you may know that those shoelace caps are called "aglets," but wow — let's try to keep this Facebook post from needing a special glossary at the end of it.)
The point is, just like your shoelaces, you want the caps on your chromosomes to stay in place as long as possible. When the caps on your shoelaces wear down, the ends get all frayed and it's hard to tie your shoes without a lot of swears.
STRESS, TELOMERES AND LAUGHTER ARE STRANGE BEDFELLOWS BUT TRULY A TEAM THAT SCIENCE CAN’T DENY.
So it’s said more than once that Laughter is the great medicine, and research has shown that it can have a powerful impact on our physical and mental health. One area where laughter can be especially beneficial is in protecting the telomeres on the ends of our chromosomes.
However, research has shown that certain lifestyle factors, like stress and poor diet, can accelerate telomere shortening. This is where laughter comes in. Studies have found that laughter can have a positive impact on telomeres by reducing stress and inflammation, which can help slow down telomere shortening and even promote their lengthening.
One study published in the journal Psych neuroendocrinology found that laughter can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is known to damage telomeres. In the study, participants who watched a funny video had lower cortisol levels and better telomere function than those who didn't watch the video.
STRESS SHORTENS TELOMERES. NOT GOOD
Another study published in the journal Aging found that individuals with higher levels of perceived stress had shorter telomeres than those with lower levels of stress. However, this effect was only observed in individuals who also had low levels of optimism. In other words, a positive outlook and a sense of humor may help protect telomeres from the damaging effects of stress.
So, how can you incorporate more laughter into your life to protect your telomeres and improve your overall health? Here the funnies suggestion I could find.
SERIOUSLY, LAUGHTER, YOGA?
Try laughter yoga: Laughter yoga is a unique form of yoga that combines deep breathing exercises with laughter to promote relaxation and reduce stress. It can be a great way to get your daily dose of laughter and improve your overall health.
Remember, laughter may be the best medicine when it comes to protecting your telomeres and improving your health. By incorporating more laughter into your life, you can reduce stress, promote relaxation, and protect your telomeres from the damaging effects of stress and aging." Consider bringing in a community cortisol reducer that knows how to facilitate with laughter, funny polling and increase your business teams, engagement mindset, and possibly even extend their life.
I know this sounds ridiculously over inflated but that’s my skill set, so you can’t blame me for trying can you?
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