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Daily Laughter Linked to Lower Depression in Seniors
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- A six-year study in Japan found that older adults who laughed almost every day had a significantly lower risk of depression than those who laughed less often.
- The analysis involved 32,666 participants aged 65 and older.
- The study relied on self-reported laughter, which may bias results if participants underreport laughter frequency.
- Future research could explore laughter-promoting programs to improve mental health in older populations.
