Laughter Yoga

<span xml:lang="en"> <crosshead>متن خبر</crosshead><paragraph>"A good laugh is equal to 10 prescriptions" or so the Vietnamese say.</paragraph><paragraph>These fitness fans in Hanoi are hoping there is some truth to the saying as they take part in an early-morning 'laughter yoga' session.</paragraph><paragraph>The combination of a good guffaw and exercise is said to stretch muscles and trigger endorphins - the chemical in the brain known for its feel-good effect.</paragraph> <crosshead>کلمه ها و ترکیب های تازه</crosshead><paragraph>prescriptions: a prescription is an official document from a doctor stating which medicine you should have</paragraph><paragraph>saying: a saying is a well-known phrase or expression which states something wise or true about life</paragraph><paragraph>a good guffaw: a strong and noisy laugh</paragraph><paragraph>trigger: to cause something to happen quickly – here, the release of particular chemicals in the body</paragraph><paragraph>feel-good effect: ability to make you feel happy and positive about life</paragraph> <crosshead>تمرین</crosshead><paragraph>Use one of the words or phrases below to complete each of these sentences from a BBC news report.</paragraph><paragraph>Note that you may have to change the form of a word to complete the sentence correctly.</paragraph><paragraph>prescription / saying / a good guffaw / trigger / feel-good effect</paragraph><paragraph>1. The type of laughter was also important. Tittering and giggling did not elicit any physiological effect; only ________________ did the job.</paragraph><paragraph> 2. In 2002, specially trained nurses were given the right to write ________________ for a wide range of drugs, including antibiotics for infections.</paragraph><paragraph> 3. Breathing in heavy traffic fumes can ________________ a heart attack, say UK experts.</paragraph><paragraph> 4. Dr James Byron-Daniel said: "There is evidence that exercise stimulates the same part of the brain as drinking and smoking, mimicking the ________________- the same kind of effect that is seen when people eat chocolate and sugary snacks.</paragraph><paragraph> 5. She lives in the US and is spending her summer holidays with me here in Ghana and as the ________________ goes, out of the mouths of babes, I have been learning a few home truths.</paragraph> <crosshead>پاسخ ها</crosshead><paragraph> 1. The type of laughter was also important. Tittering and giggling did not elicit any physiological effect; only a good guffaw did the job.</paragraph><paragraph>Source: Study reveals laughter really is the best medicine <link type="page"><caption> http://bbc.in/qgKHKB</caption><url href="http://bbc.in/qgKHKB" platform="highweb"/></link></paragraph><paragraph>2. In 2002, specially trained nurses were given the right to write prescriptions for a wide range of drugs, including antibiotics for infections.</paragraph><paragraph>Source: Physiotherapists may get medicine prescribing rights <link type="page"><caption> http://bbc.in/p33Mmd</caption><url href="http://bbc.in/p33Mmd" platform="highweb"/></link></paragraph><paragraph> 3. Breathing in heavy traffic fumes can trigger a heart attack, say UK experts.</paragraph><paragraph>Source: Car fumes 'raise heart attack risk for six-hour window' <link type="page"><caption> http://bbc.in/re4I7u</caption><url href="http://bbc.in/re4I7u" platform="highweb"/></link></paragraph><paragraph>4. Dr James Byron-Daniel said: "There is evidence that exercise stimulates the same part of the brain as drinking and smoking, mimicking the feel-good effect - the same kind of effect that is seen when people eat chocolate and sugary snacks.</paragraph><paragraph>Source: University of West of England seeks chocolate lovers <link type="page"><caption> http://bbc.in/hfhibF</caption><url href="http://bbc.in/hfhibF" platform="highweb"/></link></paragraph><paragraph>5. She lives in the US and is spending her summer holidays with me here in Ghana and as the saying goes, out of the mouths of babes, I have been learning a few home truths.</paragraph><paragraph>Source: African viewpoint: Home truths <link type="page"><caption> http://bbc.in/rhpmKI</caption><url href="http://bbc.in/rhpmKI" platform="highweb"/></link></paragraph></span>