Laughter: can it keep you healthy?
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Many doctors are now using the power of laughter to complement the healing process. Indeed, several studies attest to the positive effects that laughter can have on a person's body. Aside from temporarily increasing the heart rate, it is possible that laughter releases natural painkiller hormones.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1993
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A healthy fixation: immobilization at the start begins the healing process
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Such injuries as fractures, dislocations and sprains often require joint immobilization using casts, rods or braces. Physical therapy, exercise and proper nutrition can prevent the degenerative effects of immobilization.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1992
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High-voltage healing
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OssaTron is shock-wave treatment used in Canada and Europe, which hopefully will be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration following more clinical studies.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1999
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