摘要：当你笑时，身体会释放一种叫做内啡肽的化学物质。这些物质被称为“快乐荷尔蒙”，因为它们能让你感到愉悦。开怀大笑对身体健康有益：既能增加氧气摄入量，又能释放另一种化学物质——一氧化氮。这两者都有益心脏健康。

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You may have heard the phrase "Laughter is the best medicine". It might seem strange but there is some truth to it. Laughing can help you feel good in lots of different ways.

你可能听过“笑是最好的良药”这句话。虽然听起来有些奇怪，但其中确有几分道理。笑声能以多种方式让你感觉良好。

When you laugh it releases chemicals in your body called endorphins. These are known as "feel-good hormones" because they help you feel happy. Having a giggling fit is good for your physical health. As well as making you breathe in more oxygen, laughing releases another chemical called nitric oxide. Both of these are good for heart health.

当你笑时，身体会释放一种叫做内啡肽的化学物质。这些物质被称为“快乐荷尔蒙”，因为它们能让你感到愉悦。开怀大笑对身体健康有益：既能增加氧气摄入量，又能释放另一种化学物质——一氧化氮。这两者都有益心脏健康。

Laughing helps you make friends. Laughter is one of the quickest ways to bond with others: when you meet someone new, sharing a chuckle with them can show that you understand and like them. Studies show that when people laugh together it increases the sense of bonding between them. "When we share a genuine laugh, it creates a sense of connection and trust, helping to strengthen relationships," says psychologist Dr Amanda Gummer (an expert in the brain and its functions).

笑声还能帮助你结交朋友。笑声是与他人建立联系最快的方式之一：当你遇到新朋友时，与他们共享笑声可以传递理解与好感。研究表明，当人们一起笑时，他们之间的联系感会增强。心理学家阿曼达·加默博士（大脑功能专家）指出：当我们真诚地一同欢笑时，这种共鸣会建立起连接感与信任感，从而巩固彼此的关系。

Research shows that even forced laughter can help you feel less stressed and happier – plus you're more likely to laugh properly afterwards. "That said, it's also important to acknowledge our feelings and not force positivity all the time," adds Dr Gummer.

研究表明即使是强迫自己笑也能缓解压力，提升幸福感，且假笑后更容易触发真笑。但加默博士提醒：重要的是接纳真实情绪，而非强颜欢笑。

Remember, it's ok not to feel happy all the time but a natural laugh can help you stay positive and manage your emotions in a healthy way. Go on, have a giggle today.

记住，不必时刻保持快乐，发自内心的笑声能助你以健康方式保持积极心态。今天就去笑一笑吧。

来源：优宜教育