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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

    Studies show that your immune system and brain are wired together

    Portions of your nervous system connect with immune-related organs, and immune cells have neurotransmitter receptors, suggesting active interaction between the two

    Chronic loneliness tends to result in up regulation of genes involved with your inflammatory response, while genes involved with antiviral control tend to be down regulated

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    Happiness derived from activities that bring you a greater sense of purpose, life meaning, or self-actualization appear to have a direct, positive effect on your gene profile

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