April Fool's Day

Today, on April Fool’s Day, Click for Serbia invites you to laugh as much as possible; smile at yourself in the mirror, smile at your neighbors, people you know and those you don't know, show love with a smile.

In the tradition of Serbian language, we come across a well-known saying: "He who laughs, does not think evil." This ancient folk saying is also supported by modern science. Namely, as research from the University of Michigan shows, that laughter is a potent trigger of endorphins, which is directly responsible for the "good feeling" of an individual. Consequently, the effects of laughter are similar to those of antidepressants. This, of course, does not mean that depression can be treated with laughter, but it does mean that at least in the short term, a smile can positively affect our mental health. In addition to secreting good hormones, laughter relieves us of stress and tension, and makes us more friendly. But the positive impact of laughter cannot be reduced to chemicals. In the wake of friendliness, it seems worth mentioning that laughter affects our social life too: when we laugh in a group (and we all know how contagious laughter can be), a strong sense of togetherness and security is created.