Weighed down（压得喘不过气来） by study? Pushed to the limit by the fast pace of life? Frightened by the possible war? Well, you’re not alone．Men and women in France are seeking relief using the world’s best medicine--laughter．
In the past year, more than 25 laughter clubs have been set up across the country．People of all ages release their stress with an hour of group laughs．“People telephoned me and said they have forgotten what it is to laugh．They want to find a place where they can escape all their problems for a while．So they come,” said 40-year-old Jocelyn Le Moan．She usually takes a class of around 60 people through a series of laughter techniques．
