Why laughter makes us feel better, explained by Dr. Nicole Păcuraru

In today's edition of the Realitatea Medicală programme, Nicole Păcuraru talks about the healing power of laughter and explains why, after moments of good cheer, we feel more relaxed, more energised, and more optimistic.

According to the explanations presented, laughter is not merely a simple reaction to something amusing, but a complex physiological process. When we laugh, the body releases endorphins – substances that reduce the perception of pain and enhance our sense of wellbeing. At the same time, stress levels drop, breathing becomes deeper, and the muscles relax.

An interesting point highlighted in the programme is that the positive effects occur even with "forced" laughter, not only spontaneous laughter. In practice, laughter functions as a brief workout for both body and mind.

This is why, after a genuine moment of laughter, we feel lighter in spirit. As the feature shows, laughter does not change the situation we are going through, but rather the way in which we perceive and experience it.