Off The Hook
March 25, 2016

Laughter makes everything better

By Melanie Behrens

“Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health” – Paul E. McGee PhD.
Along with a good sense of humor comes laughter. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness. Laug...

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