Laughter is one of those simple joys in life that just feels good. And it's good for you body, too -- in more ways than many may have realized as now you can add improving the quality of breast milk to its list of benefits.

So if you're a breastfeeding mom, or a mom-to-be, keep in mind that laughter is not only good for you, but your baby too! Babies with eczema especially benefited in the study, but any baby will benefit from reduced allergic reactions.

We could all actually benefit from more laughter in our days. There is a mountain of research that demonstrates the beneficial effects that positive emotions can have on your health:

• A sunnier disposition can lengthen your life, regardless of your age, weight or smoking habits
• Positive emotions can help you see life's bigger picture
• Laughter helps type 2 diabetics process sugar better
• Laughter is good for your heart

If you open your mind to it, I suspect you'll find plenty of reasons to laugh and smile today, even if you're just going about your daily routine.