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Laugh.

Think about something funny and laugh. Guffawing is even better.

Keep a good joke book close at hand.

Rent funny videos to watch with your mom and dad.

Links to other sites with information on this topic:

Laughter and medicine: How humor can help you heal, from the Mayo Clinic's Stress Management Program.


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Last updated November 18, 2003.

The links below take you into OHSU's main website.