There is no doubt that we are experiencing troubling times. People are losing their homes, their jobs and their health insurance. Our country is mired in a conflict with no end in sight. Prices are rising and hope is fading.
If the world has you feeling stressed and depressed, CHAP has a prescription for you: CHAPShtick, our annual comedy event.
An increasing number of studies point to the health benefits of laughter. The act of laughter increases blood flow, oxygenates the bloodstream, exercises the diaphragm and contracts the abs. Laughter has been shown to reduce stress hormones, such as cortisol, epinephrine and adrenaline and increase health-enhancing hormones like endorphins. A study by the University of Maryland Medical Center found that adults who responded to stressful situations with laughter were significantly less likely to have suffered from a heart attack. Laughter also creates an emotional connection between people. Surveys have found that marriages between couples who laugh frequently are less likely to end in divorce.
CHAP invites you to join us for our second annual CHAPShtick. The event will feature stand-up comedy, music and a few surprises.
The event will be held on Sunday, November 2, at The Terrace Restaurant, 443 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Please call (626) 993-1221, or e-mail lkim@chapcare.org.
