They say laughter is the best medicine and it really is.  Studies have shown that laughter reduces levels of stress and even provides a workout for your diaphragm, abs, shoulders and heart - in fact laughing 100 times is the equivalent to 10 minutes on the rowing machine or 15 minutes on an exercise bike!

Laughter brings focus away from anger, guilt stress and negative emotions.  It reduces pain, boosts the immune system and even reduces problems associated with high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis and ulcers!

Which are all great reasons to attend "Big Laughs for Big Brothers Big Sisters", presented by JH5 Promotions and Consulting at Yuk Yuks on Preston (the Prescott) on Tuesday, August 24^th at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and available at the BBBSO office (39 Camelot), at Singing Pebbles Books (202 Main Street), by phone (613) 600-7462 or e-mail info@jh-5.com.  Tickets will also be sold at the door.

The event features three of Ottawa's funniest comedians (Wafik Nasrallah, Martha Chaves and Peter Grunstra) who will delight you with witty observations, hilarious life stories and more!

See you on Tuesday evening for some BIG Laughs!