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Subalpine larch, a deciduous conifer tree, turns a spectacular shade of yellow in the autumn prior to shedding its leaves. This tree species lives near the tops of mountains and can live for over 1,000 years!


Hearty laughter proves to be good medicine, cardiologists' study finds


Hearty laughter proves to be good medicine, cardiologists' study finds
Medical researchers have found that people with heart disease are 40 per cent less likely to laugh in funny situations than people with healthy hearts. However, it is not known whether people with heart disease have lost their sense of humor, or whether humor actually helps to prevent heart problems. One thing’s for sure, it doesn’t hurt to have a good laugh!
NOVEMBER 16, 2000
The Globe and Mail
NOVEMBER 16, 2000

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