Fit Links: Laughter, Friendship and Less TV Time Are Keys to Better Health

June 17, 2011 at 4:58 pm
By Marianne Magno

Sharing a laugh with your pals is good for your health and can help you lose weight! (Photo by Sarah Kehoe)

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• This look like a fun group: Giggle and cackle the stress away through the “Laughter for the Health of It” program. — LA Times
• Turn off the tube this weekend. Research found that every three additional hours spent watching TV increases your risk of dying by 13 percent. — CNN Health
• The FDA reveals new rules to regulate sunscreens. Here’s what you need to know to stay protected. — Beauty on the Go
• How your friends can help you along your weight loss journey. — FitSugar
• Are we really living longer than ever? Life expectancy has dropped in some U.S. counties due to health problems like obesity and smoking. — CBS News