What Is Longevity?
Longevity refers to the length or duration of a person's life. In everyday language, it usually means living a long and healthy life. It is influenced by various factors, including:
Genetics
Lifestyle choices (diet, exercise, stress management)
Environment
Access to healthcare
Social relationships and mental well-being
Current Average Lifespan (Life Expectancy)
As of 2025, the average global life expectancy is approximately:
73–74 years (worldwide average)
How Laughter Yoga Supports Healthy Longevity
Laughter Yoga is more than just fun—it activates many physiological and psychological processes that promote a longer, healthier life. Here’s how it contributes to healthy longevity:
1. Improves Cardiovascular Health
- Laughter increases heart rate and blood circulation, similar to aerobic exercise.
- It helps lower blood pressure and improves vascular function, reducing the risk of heart disease—a major cause of premature death.
2. Reduces Stress and Cortisol Levels
- Chronic stress accelerates aging and increases the risk of diseases.
- Laughter Yoga significantly reduces cortisol, the stress hormone, and boosts endorphins, leading to emotional balance and resilience.
3. Boosts Immune Function
- Regular laughter increases the production of natural killer cells, antibodies, and infection-fighting proteins.
- A strong immune system is key to fighting diseases that shorten lifespan.
4. Supports Brain Health
- Laughter stimulates the prefrontal cortex, enhancing mental alertness, memory, and cognitive function.
- It promotes the release of dopamine and serotonin, reducing the risk of depression and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
5. Enhances Mobility and Muscle Tone
- Laughter is a mild form of exercise, especially beneficial for seniors who may not engage in strenuous activity.
- It helps keep the muscles, diaphragm, and facial muscles active, promoting physical vitality.
6. Encourages Social Bonds and Emotional Support
- Laughter in groups creates stronger social connections, which are proven to increase lifespan and lower mortality.
- Loneliness is a serious health risk; Laughter Yoga communities offer a joyful sense of belonging.
7. May Influence Gene Expression and Ageing
- Emerging research in epigenetics suggests that positive emotions like laughter can affect how genes related to inflammation, immunity, and aging are expressed.
- This may slow down cellular aging and improve longevity markers like telomere length.