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Laughter-inducing therapies: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published Jul 1, 2019 · DOI · C. N. V. D. Wal, Robin Niels Kok, Robin Niels Kok

Social science & medicine

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Meta-Analysis

Study Snapshot

Laughter-inducing therapies can improve depression, but more methodologically rigorous research is needed to confirm their potential benefits as a low-cost, simple addition to main therapies.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Laughter-inducing therapies: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

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