Laughter has been proven to bring much goodness socially, physiologically, psychologically, and spiritually.
Science says that laughter is the best medicine.
In fact, astudypublished in theJournal of Epidemiologyproves just that.
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Researchers observed the association between a dose of laughter each day with stroke and heart disease.
The 20,934 participants consisted of elderly Japanese men and women.
“It just took off beyond anyone’s, especially my expectations.
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And it still isaccording to Billboardthe 20th best-selling album of all time,” Newhart reveals (viaNPR).
He starred in so much laughter-filled family entertainment.
He also played the role of Papa Elf in “Elf,” alongside Will Ferrell.
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I wasn’t that obvious.
There would be a circle of guys and they’re watching the class clown.
And the guy next to him says, ‘What did he say?'"
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He reveals the secret to his happy marriage is to laugh.
The star has been married to his wife, Ginny Newhart, for over 58 years.
Newhart also places much love into friendships.
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One of his closest friends was the legendary comic Don Rickles.
The two even shared holidays together with their families, according toNicki Swift.
He has a very kind heart.
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He enjoys the rush, remarking, “It’s a sound I wanted to keep hearing.
It’s one of the great sounds in the world, I’m serious.
I think it’s true.
The mail I get, you become part of people’s lives.
It’s just great to make people laugh.”
