Everyone experiences stress. For students, studying for many hours and preparing for exams can really     1     our well-being and health. Although academic success is important, we need to     2     the negative effects of stress. The best way to do that is through laughter!

Just think about when you feel down and someone tells you a joke or you see something funny happening—immediately by the simple act of laughing your     3     is improved! Laughter’s positive     4     effects on us have been measured by scientists. They have found that laughter can     5     when we feel stressed. It can also help us to feel more     6     and comfortable when we are feeling anxious or worried. Even if you have been studying for a long time and feeling sleepy and bored, laughing can make you feel     7     as if you had just had a nap!

There are so many benefits of laughter that I hope you all try and find a way to add more fun and laughter to your daily life. If you can increase the number of times you smile and laugh in a day, I guarantee that you will     8     the quality of your life.