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Want to keep stress at bay? Join a laughter club

New Delhi: As dawn breaks, a group of men and women standing in a circle in a neighbouring park twirl their arms in the air, waddle like penguins and start laughing. They are part of



According to cardiologists, laughing together not just binds people but increases happiness and intimacy, besides instigating healthy physical changes in the body.

"Laughter is good for overall health. It has positive benefits on mental health and also helps the body fight infection, besides relaxing the muscles," Z.S. Meharwal, director, cardiac surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, told IANS.