Science | MERYN on Monday
Humor heals – your questions to medical cabaret artist Dr. Ronny Tekal
“Laughter is a physical exercise with great value for health,” the philosopher Aristotle already expressed this knowledge in ancient times. Today, the positive effects of laughter on body and mind are examined by gelotology, or laughter research. And In fact: Humor strengthens the immune system, has a positive effect on the heartbeat and breathing and reduces stress, as happiness hormones are released. How can a humorous attitude be learned in challenging times? Is laughter therapy effective once morest depression and to what extent is humor used medically? Siegfried Meryn and Ronny Tekal, general practitioners and medical cabaret artists, will answer your questions in MERYN on Monday.