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阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. Laughing is like a super drug for your health that can lift your mood, lessen pain, and protect you from the     1     (harm) effects of stress.

Journalist, author and professor Norman Cousins was     2     well-known supporter of laughter as a form of medicine and an outstanding figure     3     the field of health and wellness. Diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (强直性脊柱炎) in the late 1960s, Cousins     4     (age) about 50, had little hope of recovery; just one in 500 chances. However, Cousins     5     (notice) that his pain decreased when he involved in laughter, according to the Newport Academy. So, he began to schedule funny movies for     6     (he) on a regular basis.     7     (remarkable), he lived another 25 years post-diagnosis and conducted in-depth research on the medical benefits of laughter, with the support of California University Hospital.

Since then, research has continuously confirmed the effectiveness of laughter in relieving pain     8     improving overall well-being. It’s been found that a hearty laugh can lessen physical tension,     9     (leave) muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes. Importantly, these physical improvements have a significant positive impact on mental health, as the mind and body     10     (connect).

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