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Now, a recent study from cardiologists at the University of Maryland, has shown that laughter may have a beneficial effect on the heart.

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Allen Klein
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: April 26
Author
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New York City
New York
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Cardiologist
Joy
Maryland
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May
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