Why Laughter is Your Best Medicine – Dr. Colleen Cooke
Jim Donovan Show
English - January 02, 2020 01:00 - 51 minutes - 59.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsHealth & Fitness Music alzheimers hearthealth meditation mindfulness music parkinsons stress anxiety audiosleep brainhealth Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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We all know the phrase “laughter is the best medicine.” And according to Dr. Colleen Cooke, there’s scientific proof to back up this old adage.
Dr. Cooke is a Professor of Recreational Therapy at Slippery Rock University. She holds a PhD in Healthcare Education and a Master’s degree in Counseling.
Jim asks Dr. Cooke about her work with addiction recovery patients, older adults experiencing memory issues, and people living with disabilities.
Dr. Cooke is also a certified "laughter leader," and recently co-authored a book called The Fun Encyclopedia for Therapists.
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