LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL
ODU-ILR EVENT
Old Dominion University-
Institute for Learning in Retirement
by SHELLIE FRADDIN
PRESS RELEASE
1) ODU (Old Dominion University) , ILR Division  (The Institute for Learning in Retirement) , Norfolk, VA is presenting a 2hr course by Dr. Shellie Gretah Fraddin, Ph.D., entitled, LAUGH FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!!

 2) PRIME PLUS NORFOLK SENIOR CENTER, 7366 NEWPORT AVE, NORFOLK, VA
Course Description:
What do Dr. Norman Cousins, Dr. Patch Adams and Dr. Laurence J Peter have in common? They all believe in the healing power of ‘LAUGHTER “, to increase release of endorphins, reduce stress, strengthen immune system, moderate pain and exercise the lungs.
This class is both experiential and educational.

Call to schedule a Laughter Class in your School, Business or Organization.

Cell)  602-708-9018

Why is Laughter Healthy?

  • physiological and psychological benefits 

  •   increases/develops your sense of humor

  • limbers up body, mind and spirit

  • enhances your perception of serious life events

  •  energizing 

  • reduces stress

  •  laughter is contagious

  • used as meditation instead of medication

You’ll leave this workshop happier, more energetic and have improved LAUGHTER skills.



  • Children and babies laugh naturally more than 400x/day
  • Adults laugh about 7x/day if they focus on it