Laughter really is the best medicine. Did you know you can improve your overall health just by attending this Friday's show with Rodney Carrington at the historic Avalon Theater? Check out these potential health benefits.

According to WebMD.com, our physiology changes when we laugh. Muscles in our face and body get a good stretch, we experience a rise in our pulse and blood pressure, and we even get a little more oxygen.

Saching.com claims that watching comedy can help fight stress related illnesses. The site also claims the risk of heart disease can be diminished by watching comedy.

For those of us looking to lose a pound or two, how many calories can one burn with laughter? Caloriecount.com claims researchers at Vanderbilt University have evidence suggesting an adult can burn 1.3 calories per minute with laughter.

Get in shape, get rid of unwanted stress, and burn some fat this Friday when Rodney Carrington comes to the Avalon Theater.

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