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Laurie Has Fun... Part 1 ICYMI
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
The Power of Playfulness
The science shows that play not only feels nice, it's also good for our bodies and our brains. People who play more often are less susceptible to chronic conditions like dementia and heart disease. Playfulness is linked with increases in what's known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) The second component of fun is something we talk about a lot in the happiness lab: connection.
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