U1 Laughter is good for you -welcome课件 牛津版选修6.ppt

Where is my cola? Laughter is a bridge that can lead people to health, happiness and peace. It is a good therapy to help people get rid of bitterness and forget all the problems. There is a series of special therapeutic programs called ‘World Laughter Tour’, which aims at bringing laughter to people with cancer and satisfy people’s need for humor. Homework For more information, you can visit: /sections /news / programs. asp Homework for today: Preview reading: Stand-up for your health Learn the related new words by heart. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 金太阳新课标资源网 高 二 英 语 Module 6 Unit 1 Laughter is good for you Welcome to the unit U1 Laughter is good for you -welcome课件 牛津版选修6 Life consists of laughter and tears. People around the world love to laugh. Which do you think is better for you, laughing every day or an apple per day? What makes people laugh? funny movies humorous stories jokes comedies … How do you feel when you see them? Who are they? Comedians. Do you like these people? Why? They make us laugh. They bring us happiness. What are the health benefits of humor and laughter? They can… reduce stress lower blood pressure protect the heart improve brain functioning make you feel good … Scientists say… Good health is one of the many benefits of laughter. Laughter reduces our stress levels by reducing the level of stress hormones, and also helps us cope with serious illnesses. Physiologically, laughter promotes healing, by lowering the blood pressure, and by increasing the vascular blood flow and the oxygenation of the blood. Physical fitness stemming from laughter is a benefit known to few. Scientists estimate that laughing100 times is equivalent to a 10-minute workout on a rowing machine, or to 15 minutes on a stationary exercise bike. The mere act of laughing exercises the diaphragm (膈膜), as well as the abdominal (腹部的), respiratory(呼吸的), facial, leg, and back musc