Have a laugh, it’s good for you

Never mind the crow’s feet and the laughter lines — they’re a sign of rude good health, a conference heard yesterday.

Men’s health officer with the HSE, Finian Murray, said there was no doubt that laughter boosted the immune system. “Your tears contain more immunoglobulin after laughter. Thisantibody is the first line of defence against viral and bacterial infections.

“When you laugh your mouth also contains more immunoglobulin.”