International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation
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Laugh for the Health of It with Betsy
August 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Laugh for the Health of It
Get more laughter in your life with Betsy Mercer! Her mother, a WM patient, lived to the age of 92. When Betsy received her own WM diagnosis in 2010, she decided to do something different with her life, and got certified as a laughter yoga instructor.
Did you know? Recent research shows that laughter yoga can significantly improve the quality of life of cancer patients by addressing both physical and mental well-being. It’s been shown to:
- Enhance mental well-being
- Strengthen immune systems
- Improve social connections
- Boost self-confidence
Laughter yoga incorporates:
- Mild physical exercises
- Deep breathing
- Childlike playfulness
- Laughter exercises.
Betsy looks forward to sharing the documented physical and mental health benefits of Laughter yoga with the WM community, including caregivers. Sign up here to start laughing!