Laugter is the best medicine

Laughter is psychologically beneficial, increases productivity, boosts moral, enhances team work and can even help you sleep longer.

If you are unconvinced by the benefit of humour and are a studious research type then take a look at the evidence. Yes, there is actually evidence that comedy is good for your health. There are even journals devoted to the study of humour in medicine. An article in the student BMJ on Medical Humour has a good summary of the evidence of the science behind laughter medicine.

So next time you are feeling stressed on a busy hospital ward remember, a smile goes a long way.