You Can Actually Die Laughing
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26 Apr 2024
According to the BBC Science Focus, laughter can lead to death due to heart attacks or suffocation from intense laughter
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Some people have fainted from laughing, resulting in injuries, or experienced narcolepsy-related temporary unconsciousness
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Certain fatal brain conditions can cause uncontrollable laughter, leading to adverse outcomes
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Laughter affects the vagus nerve, altering pressure in the chest and possibly causing lightheadedness
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Dr Todd Cohen from the New York Institute of Technology explains how laughter affects the body
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Intense laughter may lead to passing out, though extremely rarely, due to vagus nerve stimulation
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Comedy shows occasionally trigger heart attacks or suffocation from excessive laughter, though incidents are minimal
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Despite the risks, enjoying sitcoms or humorous content is generally safe for most individuals
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However, individuals with specific health conditions should be cautious of the effects of intense laughter
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While "dying of laughter" is mostly an exaggeration, there's a slim possibility of adverse outcomes
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