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It has long been known that laughter plays a positive role in our health. In 2005 researchers from the University of Maryland found that laughter causes the inner lining of blood vessels to expand, increasing blood flow.

Now these researchers have found that joyful music does the same thing. Test subject experienced a 26 percent increase in the diameter of the upper arm while listening to joyful music.

So grab your MP3, put on some happy music. Take a nice walk or run. Occasionally burst out laughing at the joy if it all. Your heart will love you.

Joyful Music May Promote Heart Health

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