Have a good laugh
When you were a child, laughing was a staple of your everyday routine because it made you feel good. While you might have less to laugh at nowadays, the act can still provide that same mood-boosting effect it did back then. And it's good for you, too! A new study from Maryland School of Medicine found that laughter is associated with healthy blood vessel functioning, which in turn causes relaxation and feelings of happiness. "When we laugh, our body releases positive body chemicals that reduce the brain's perception of pain in the body," says H-C. Be it a funny movie, surfing YouTube videos, or being playful with those closest to you, laughter heals. "Even faking laughter triggers the release of these happy juices in your body!"