Laughter is the best medicine, or something like that

On Treatment
Written By Liz Salmi

Well, well, well.

Optimism doesn't just boost your mood. According to new research, a glass-half-full attitude also strengthens the immune system.

Read more at LiveScience.com >>

I remember when I got pneumonia in 4th grade my mom told me that laughter (and a good attitude) helps people get better and heal. I asked if that meant movies in the comedy genre were good for you, and she agreed that they couldn't hurt.
Liz Salmi

Liz Salmi is Communications & Patient Initiatives Director for OpenNotes at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Over the last 15 years Liz has been: a research subject; an advisor in patient stakeholder groups; a leader in “patient engagement” research initiatives; and an innovator, educator and investigator in national educational and research projects. Today her work focuses on involving patients and care partners in the co-design of research and research dissemination. It is rumored Liz was the drummer in a punk rock band.

https://thelizarmy.com
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