Laughter

Task 1. Fill in the table:

Positive effects on human health	Relieve pain, bring greater happiness and increase immunity. By the way, laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, dopamine and growth hormone, it makes our immune system stronger;
Physical release	You can try some exercises, techniques to use effects of laughter, they really can help u to relieve your physical pain;
Internal workout	There are many different physical exercises with laugh we have: such as ex. for diaphragm;
Social benefits	Laughter connects us with other people, your laughter can help others around you to laugh more, and its good;

Task 2. Give English equivalents:

1. the health benefits of laughter

2. relieve pain

3. increase immunity

4. to reduce the level of stress hormones

5. to increase the number of cells

6. antibody-producing cells

7. stronger immune system

8. to pile the diaphragm

9. contracts the abdominal muscles

10. contagious laughter

11. good workout for the heart

12. to elevate the mood

Task 3. Answer the questions on the text “Benefits of laughter”:

1. Yes, laughter can benefit on our health.

2. Laughter can help relieve pain, bring greater happiness and even increase immunity.

3. Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, dopamine and growth hormone. It increases the number of antibody-producing cells.

4. A good belly laughter exercises the diaphragm, contracts the abs (abdominal muscles) and even works out the shoulders, leaving muscles more relaxed. It even provides a good workout for the heart.

5. By elevating the mood of those around you, you can reduce their stress levels, and improve the quality of social interaction, reducing your stress level even more.