Sunday, June 05, 2005

Medical Study: Laughing Fights Fat

FROM CNN: ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Dieters looking for another edge might want to consider exercising their sense of humor -- scientists have found that a good laugh is a calorie burner not to be ignored.

It may not be as good for reducing the waistline as going to the gym or resisting that ice-cream sundae, but American researchers have found that 10-15 minutes of genuine giggling can burn off the number of calories found in a medium square of chocolate.

Full Story Here: Laugh off the extra pounds - Researcher: 15 minutes giggling = 50 calories

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