Laughter Burns Fat
Forget walking or sweating on a rowing machine. If you need to lose just a few pounds, start laughing. No, it is not a joke.
New research shows that a good laugh burns approximately the same amount of calories “as walking more than half a mile.�
Researchers at the Vanderbit University in Nashville measured energy expenditure in 45 adults while they were watching TV. Those who watched comedy shows “used up to 20% more energy than at rest.�
How much weight can you expect to lose in a year? Do not expect to win The Biggest Loser this year, according to the study, “15 minutes of laughter over one year may translate into annual weight loss of 4.5lbs.�
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