The Best Medicine: How A Good Laugh Can Keep You Young And Healthy

Enjoying a good comedy or hanging out with your funny friends could be more beneficial to your health than you may think, according to mcpress.mayoclinic.org 

Laughter can alleviate stress by reducing stress hormones like epinephrine and cortisol, according to Mayo Clinic expert and oncologist Edward T. Creagan, M.D. These hormones are linked to depression, anxiety, and insomnia. 

“When we laugh, there’s a decrease in cortisol and an increase in endorphins,” he explains. Laughter, whether with friends or through funny videos, floods the body with feel-good hormones like dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins. Studies show laughter can reverse the body’s stress response and may reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, boost self-esteem, improve social skills, and enhance memory. 

Dr. Creagan emphasizes laughter’s broad benefits, including better heart health and a stronger immune system. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

8th Annual Mainstreet Memories Car Show Returns To Port Huron

  1. The 8th Annual Mainstreet Memories event, a world-class car show in beautiful downtown Port Huron, returns this year, uniting car enthusiasts with local businesses to support the community and local charities. 

This year’s event taking place Saturday, July 27th, at 10 a.m., will feature MainStreet Memories Sponsors and Vendors Displays, music by DJ/Emcee Scott Kool, and door prizes every 15 minutes along with 50/50 raffles. There will also be interactive experiences and activities for children.

Attendees can enjoy a diverse food court featuring local restaurants/businesses, food trucks, a pancake breakfast, corn roast, hospitality tent, and a farmers market. Additionally, the Salvation Army will present “Cars, Coffee, & Kettles,” showcasing exotic cars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, and vintage automobiles. 

For more details, visit: mainstreetmemoriesph.com

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Supreme Court Grants Former Presidents Absolute Immunity in Trump v. United States

In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Trump v. United States that former presidents have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for exercising their core constitutional powers, and presumptive immunity for other official acts. 

Justice Sonia Sotomayor condemned the ruling for effectively making the president “a king above the law.” She warned that this decision could shield presidents from prosecution for severe abuses of power, such as ordering assassinations or accepting bribes.

President Biden expressed concern, calling the ruling a “terrible disservice” to the American people, who he believes deserved clarity on the matter before the upcoming election. Trump, on the other hand, celebrated the decision on social media, declaring it a “Big win for our constitution and democracy.”

The ruling has sparked intense debate about the balance of presidential power and accountability in American democracy.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell