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Today's Interview: Laughter Yoga with Jaime Brown

WEKU | By wendy barnett

Published May 9, 2019 at 12:09 PM EDT

You've heard that laughter is the best medicine, but do you know why? Laughter Yoga Leader Jaime Brown of Lexington, explains the science behind laughing and how it reduces pain and relieves stress.

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