benefits of laughter

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March 02, 2004

BUSINESS WIRE)

Nationally Renowned Speaker & Author, Dr. Dale of St. ,

Minn., Designates March 15 as National Act Happy Day & National

Wellderly Day

WHAT: Dr. Dale has just the cure for what may be ailing you. It

isn't covered by insurance and you don't have to go to Canada to find it

at a discount. This easy-to-get, no-cost prescription is all around you

-- it's laughter.

In an effort to promote the health benefits of happiness, humor and

laughter, Dr. Dale has founded National Act Happy Day and

National Wellderly Day. Both days are recognized annually on the third

Monday in March (falling on March 15 in 2004).

Among his many " INNERtainment " suggestions for staying young and

healthy, and being " WELLderly " instead of elderly, Dr.

recommends starting each morning by staring in the mirror and letting

out a 15-second belly laugh. " It's about getting into the performance of

the happy part, " he says. " Laughter sets the stage and turns on the

chemistry for a good day. " Dr. also helps business people

understand how

acting upbeat generates success and how peak performers excel in

customer relationships.

WHO: People of any age can use Dr. 's method acting techniques

to get their act together " WELL. " Dr. spreads his humor and

holistic healing ideas in speaking

engagements across the country. Businesses use Dr. 's

motivational speaking to promote positive relationships and team

building among employees.

WHY: In his best selling book " Never Act Your Age, " Dr.

discusses how it is now scientifically proven that humor, laughter and

playing a happy role have dramatic health

benefits. According to , it is an essential, and often

overlooked, part of holistic health. The science of

psycho-neuro-immunity confirms that those in upbeat roles can elevate

feel-good chemistries and get into happy and healthy moods.

Dr. explains how endorphins are the morphine within. " When you

laugh, you breath deep, sit up straight, and exercise the mind and body.

It's a great work out and it sets the stage for improved communication,

creativity and productivity.

" Fake it till you make it, " says . " The biggest hurdle for

people is to realize that they have the power within themselves to

change. "

WHEN: Monday, March 15, 2004

Voted Best Speaker of 2003 by Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine, Dr.

Dale is a member of the National Speakers Association and

serves on the editorial board of Today's Health and Fitness magazine.

Dr. has been a physician for more than 40 years and is

nationally renowned for his presentations and books on the topics of

humor, health, fitness and peak performance. His best selling book

" Never Act Your Age " received a 2003 National Health Information Award,

a 2003 National Mature Media Award and ForeWord Magazine's 2003 Book of

the Year award. www.acthappy.com