I always feel a little silly getting technical and medical and serious about the healing power of laughter.

But with the health care crisis reaching epidemic proportions and people freaking out about the state of the world, feeling a little silly is a small price to pay. In fact feeling silly is The Comedian's Way.

So here are the very serious facts about laughing.

1. People who laugh habitually are 40% less likely to have a heart attack. If you'd like to develop the skills to laugh more habitually and not just when you go to a Judd Apatow movie,  click here.

2. Laughing impacts how well your blood vessels expand. The better they expand, the lower your chances are for not just a heart attack but also a stroke.