The Medicine They Can’t Prescribe
You’re too serious.
And it’s making you sick.
When’s the last time you laughed until your sides hurt? Not a polite chuckle. A real, gut-busting laugh?
Can’t remember? That’s a problem.
Laughter actually lowers cortisol! The stress hormone that’s aging you and keeping you inflamed.
Laughter boosts your immune system. Real, measurable improvements in immune function.
Laughter improves blood flow. Better than some medications designed to do the same thing.
Laughter releases endorphins. Natural painkillers your body makes for free.
And the best part? Big Pharma can’t bottle it and sell it back to you.
You’ve Been Trained to Be Miserable…
Look around. The news wants you angry. Social media wants you outraged. The medical system wants you anxious about every ache and pain.
They’ve convinced you that getting older means getting more serious. More worried. More medicated.
It’s a lie.
The healthiest older people aren’t the ones obsessing over every health metric. They’re the ones who still know how to laugh at themselves. At life’s absurdities. At the ridiculous things that happen every single day if you’re paying attention.
It’s a Choice
Finding humor isn’t about ignoring real problems. It’s about not letting every little thing become a catastrophe.
Traffic jam? Laugh at the absurdity instead of raging.
Forgot where you put your keys? Join the club and laugh about it.
Technology not cooperating? It’s hilarious if you let it be.
Your body is listening to how you react. Every time you choose anger over amusement, stress over laughter, your body pays the price.
The People Who Thrive
Ever notice the healthiest people in their 70s and 80s all have one thing in common?
They laugh. A lot.
They don’t take themselves too seriously. They find joy in small moments. They can laugh at their own mistakes instead of beating themselves up.
That’s not a coincidence.
Make It Intentional
Watch something funny. Not the news. Something that makes you laugh.
Spend time with people who make you smile. Not people who drain you.
Look for the absurd in everyday life. It’s everywhere if you’re watching.
Learn to laugh at yourself first. Takes all the power away from critics.
Don’t wait for life to be perfect before you decide to enjoy it.
The Bottom Line
You can do everything else right—eat clean, move daily, sleep well—but if you’re walking around tight-jawed and miserable, you’re still sick.
Lighten up.
Your body is begging you to.
Laughter is free medicine with zero side effects and unlimited refills.
Are you taking your daily dose, or are you too busy being serious about being sick?