Did you know that laughing was actually good for you?  Here are five reasons that you should laugh and some comedy shows to explore this weekend near your Canoga Park apartment.

People who laugh:

1) Have reduced stress.
2) Feel less anxiety and fear. 
3) Have improved respitory health.
4) Have a lower chance of heart disease.
5) Have tighter abs. (Well, actually a belly laugh can help strenghten abdominal muscles).

Now that you know five good reasons to laugh this weekend, here are five great places to catch a comedy show or maybe even try your hand at stand up comedy.

The Improv Space
954 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
(909) 510-0924

Laugh Factory
8001 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
http://www.laughfactory.com/

Ha Ha Cafe
4712 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
http://hahacafecomedyclub.com/

The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069
http://thecomedystore.com/

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