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On Tuesday, Hawn, 74, launched the #LaughingChallenge, a social media campaign to remind people that, \"No joke, laughter is the best medicine.\"

After listing the benefits laughter can have on a person -- especially in regards to one's physical and mental health -- Hawn urged her followers to share videos of themselves, along with their kids, family or even pets, laughing. She also promised to share some herself.

\"Nothing works faster to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh!\" the actress wrote. \"Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh can go a long way toward making you feel better.\"

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Ok guys, no joke, laughter is the best medicine! It's the perfect way to decrease stress and improve your mood in just a few seconds. So please join me for this challenge and share a video of yourself laughing (you can do it with your kids, your family or even your pets!). Don't forget to tag me and post your videos with the hashtag #laughingchallenge. I will repost all the best videos of the challenge. I'm counting on you! 🤗 ⁣ 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫: boosts immunity, lowers stress hormones, decreases pain, relaxes your muscles, prevents heart disease, eases anxiety and tension, improves mood, strengthens resilience, draws you closer to people and strengthens relationships. Nothing works faster to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh! Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh can go a long way toward making you feel better. ❤️⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #laughingchallenge @mindup #laughteristhebestmedicine

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But the best part about Hawn's video is her own infectious laughter, brought out when she is tickled by her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.

\"Laugh, guys, and shoot it and put it all over and let everybody know that there is a piece of us that everyday can feel happier,\" Hawn said at the end of the clip.

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