Feeling Stressed? Anxious? Can’t Sleep? Here’s a Prescription For You. Some doctors, nurses and therapists have been prescribing laughter to help people get through this seemingly never-ending pandemic, wild fires, unemployment, and political division.. Stress and anxiety are very real health concerns and magnifies the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Medical studies confirm that those who tend to laugh more have a lower risk of major cardiovascular illness. Possessing a healthy sense of humor is also associated with living longer—and having more fun while being alive! So try to bring a little more laughter into your daily life—perhaps watch a few videos of pets being silly, or children playing in a puddle of water—anything that helps you laugh! Having a good sense of humor is an excellent way to relieve stress and anxiety and bring back a sense of normalcy during these turbulent times. …see more