Recently, my wife and I were remarking about how much better we feel the day after we’ve spent the evening with friends.  For several evenings, I searched the internet looking for a possible cause–was it the company, the conversation or the laughter.  It didn’t take me to long to figure out that the laughter which occurred during those visits played a large part in our feeling really good the next day.  In addition to relaxing our whole body, lowering our blood pressure, boosting our immune system and improving the function of our blood vessels, laughter triggers the release of endorphins which are feel-good chemicals produced in our body.  Endorphins produce an overall sense of well-being which is why we felt so much better the next day.  So get together with friends–especially those that make you laugh–as often as you can.  Doing so is powerful medicine for your mental and physical health.