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Originally Posted by SamIam

Apparently people can and do die of laughter. I find this rather hard to believe, but that's what the following news snippet claims:



http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Died+Laughing

A good hearty laugh involves actions similar to vagal maneuvers, which are used to steady an arrhythmia. So yes, it is entirely possible to die from laughter, provided there is an underlying condition.

However, such a person is even more likely to suffer a heart attack from standing up too quickly, or lifting a heavy load. At that point it's just a matter of time.

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What's the first sign of heart disease?

-> Sudden death.


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