Are you having a laugh? If not, you should be – it’s scientifically proven to be good for everything from your waistline to your relationships Yeah, these guys are having fun (Image: Getty Images)

Laughter really is the best medicine if you’re having surgery, as the Daily Star revealed this week. New research found watching just 25 minutes of TV comedy before an abdominal op could lessen the pain afterwards.

But what else do you know about having a good ‘ol snigger ? Get your laughing gear around these chucklesome facts…

Natural high: A healthy guffaw could theoretically help you lose weight. Laughing for 10 to 15 minutes daily uses up to 40 calories, according to a 2007 study published in the International Journal of Obesity.

But you’d still have to cackle solidly for m

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