Image by Randhir Kumar from Pixabay Laughter is different from humor. They’re related, but different. Laughter long pre-dates humor because modern humor has both cognitive and language elements. Primitive man used laughter as a way of diffusing stress and communicating friendly intentions. Modern man also uses it to elicit positive reactions from others. Laughter wasn’t studied until the 1990's although humor has been analyzed for decades. Humor has a more subtle role. Humor’s primary job is to serve as a buffer to relieve physical stress. Those who understand the “in jokes” belong to the same group. They can identify one another by understanding those “in jokes”. It’s like a code that develops trust and encourages the group members to abide by the rules. Both laughter and humor are essential to a fun and healthy life. Claudia Join me on Facebook at Dr. Claudia McCulloch. At DrClaudia.net, click on the "Ask Me" button and send me a question. Sign up for the Sunday newsletter. Don't miss a thing! The resources mentioned on the show today include: Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Mayo Clinic reference American Speech-Hearing-Language Association Claudia Join me on Facebook at Dr. Claudia McCulloch. At DrClaudia.net, click on the "Ask Me" button and send me a question. Sign up for the Sunday newsletter! Don't miss a thing! Image by smellypumpy from Pixabay Is ADHD related to nasal allergies? The data is extensive, but conflicts at times. Some say they’re related a lot and others say, only a little. Those with ADHD have a higher chance of developing allergies than those who don’t. Apparently, the problem starts with “cross-talk” between the body’s immune system and its neurology. The role of inflammation is the primary culprit. When a person develops allergies, cytokines, which are part of the immune system, are triggered by inflammation. Cytokines interfere with the brain’s ability to think and to pay attention, making ADHD appear worse during times of high pollen. The researchers agree that treating ADHD with an appropriate medication along with treating the allergies goes a long way to improving cognition and performance. When both allergies and ADHD are treated, the chances for depression and anxiety are reduced. Claudia Join me on Facebook at Dr. Claudia McCulloch. At DrClaudia.net, click on the "Ask Me" button and send me a question. Sign up for the Sunday newsletter. Don't miss a thing! |
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