Research article summary (published 29 Nov 2004):

The best medicine.

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Author/s: Hoare, Joe (J);

Affiliation: University of the West of England.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) (Nurs Stand), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2004 Dec 15-2005 Jan 4; vol 19 (issue 14-16) : pp 18-9

Dates: Created 2005/01/06; Completed 2005/02/01; Revised 2005/11/16;

PMID: 15633870, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Endorphins - metabolism Humans Laughter - physiology

Laughter Therapy Pain - prevention & control Stress, Psychological - prevention & control

Associated Chemicals: Endorphins (0)

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