Pleasurable Health Hacks That Actually Work

Genuine, feel-it-in-your-gut laughter triggers the release of mood-boosting endorphins, which leads to a higher tolerance for pain.

- Teresa Dumain

Cracking Up with Friends Increases Pain Tolerance

Researchers at Oxford University, England put frozen wine-chiller sleeves around volunteers’ arms both before and after having them watch funny sitcoms, stand-up comedy routines, or serious documentaries. Those who laughed could withstand pain longer, and laughing along with others relieved pain better than did chuckling alone.

Singing Prevents a Cold