Humor in times of stress, however, clearly makes us feel better. On one level, it takes our minds off our troubles and relaxes us. On another, it releases powerful endorphins in the brain that act to alleviate pain. Of course, humor is largely an individual matter. The next time your friend does not get one of your jokes, there is no need to accuse him of being a lamebrain. However, you might suggest that he lighten up—for the health of it.
在受到壓力時詼諧，無疑會使我們心情舒暢。從某個方面而言，笑能使我們遠離煩惱，身心放松。就另一個方面來說，詼諧的時候腦部會釋放能量強大的腦內啡肽來減輕疼痛。當然，笑話是否好笑是因人而異的。下次你的朋友聽不懂你講的笑話時，沒有必要笑人家笨。但是，你可以建議為了健康，讓他放輕松點兒。 |
