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50 Hilariously Wholesome Things Doctors Did To Put Their Patients At Ease (New Pics)
“Laughter is the best medicine” is a common saying amongst the young and the old, but is it really true? After all, how much can your mood really affect your body?
Turns out, a lot. Studies have proved multiple benefits of laughter, such as stress reduction, increased pain tolerance, and a boosted immune system. On top of all that, it also does wonders for our mental health, helping us cope with the sometimes-tough ordeal of being a human.
The doctors from the list below certainly know the importance of a good joke. That is why they do their best to lift the mood of patients in their offices. From therapy dogs for anxious patients to creative art pieces on the waiting room walls, doctors are quick to prove that they not only have compassion but also a few funny bones in their bodies.
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#1
Scary-Sad, But Comforting To Know You Can Be Safe
Another one of those sayings that many keep mentioning is that humans only use 10% of their brain. The claim first appeared after Harvard psychologists tested energy reserve theories with a child protégé in 1890. Only a few decades later, in 1920, the claim started spreading through self-help literature and eventually found itself in the world-famous book 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'.
However, this time, the claim is false. The truth of the matter is that, throughout the day, we use 100% of our brain. Sure, the neurons aren’t all firing up at once, but they are active. That’s because it’s not only thinking that happens up there. The brain coordinates our motor functions and keeps involuntary actions like breathing going.
To do one single task like pouring yourself a cup of coffee takes quite a few brain regions to light up. There's getting the idea, then physically getting the coffee pot, deciding on the cup, and remembering the creamer in the fridge—way more elaborate than it might seem at first glance.
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#2
Sweet Support Dog Who Gives Comfort To Children At The Dentist, Priceless
#3
I Got Sent To A Dentist Who Treats Patients With Really Bad Anxiety, And They Have Therapy Dogs There To Help Calm You Down Before You Go In
When talking to Scientific American, neurologist Barry Gordon said it’s pretty obvious that we employ the whole brain when living our everyday lives. “Let's put it this way: the brain represents three percent of the body's weight and uses 20 percent of the body's energy.”
Gordon thinks the prevalence of this myth is caused by the fact that we all want to believe we are capable of grand things, things that are only possible if there is some untapped brain power at play. However, unfortunately, there’s no such thing.
#4
The Radiology Waiting Room In Local Hospital Has The Usual Naff Floral Decor, Except... They’re X-Rays
#5
My Dentist Has Jokes
Anon822209 2 years ago
Love it! However, my dentist said that while those little flossers are definitely better than nothing, they don't do as good a job as regular floss. They can't get down around the base of the tooth like regular floss can. Also, and this one is from me not him, lots of extra plastic waste. Sorry to be the downer in the comments.
#6
Cousin Gave Birth On Halloween Night. This Was The Doctor During The Delivery
Another thing that your mom might have told you when you were young is not to go outside with wet hair, especially when it’s cold. According to many, this is a surefire way to get a cold.
#7
Today My Dentist Had A Service Puppy She Was Training. He Laid In My Lap While I Was Getting My Teeth Cleaned
#8
I Ate This Camera-Pill Yesterday Since The Doctors Wanted To See My Whole Digestive System From Inside. It Takes 2 Photos Per Second And Even Has LEDs Incorporated
#9
My Uncle Sent Me This Picture Of His Prosthesis Doctor
However, that is not the case. That is because it’s not the cold that makes you sick, it’s viruses and bacteria. So, whether you go outside with wet or dry hair, your chances of getting sick are the same and dependent on what kind of germs you come across.
#10
My Local Dentist Doesn't Have Enough Patients
#11
This Pain Scale At My Local Foot Doctor's Office
#12
My Eye Doctor's Place Has Eye Exams In Different Languages
What’s true, though, is that going outside with wet hair when it’s cold can damage your hair. Dampness makes your hair vulnerable and, paired with the cold, it can lead to breakage. So there is a reason to avoid it, just not the one your grandma told you about.
#13
Nurse Used An Infrared Vein Finder Today To Place An IV
#14
At My Local Pediatrician's Office
#15
My Mom's Dentist's Office Has Therapy Dogs For Nervous Patients Like Her
Have you ever been told off by somebody for reading in the dark? Stop doing that or you will worsen your eyesight, they say. But they are, again, wrong. At least for now. Sure, reading in the dark can cause eye strain, but researchers haven’t proved that it has any lasting damage.
#16
Our Hospital Left The Old Facade And Built Around It
#17
This Tip They Were Handing Out At My Doctor’s Office For People Experiencing An Anxiety Attack
#18
The Bike Rack At This Dentist Office Looks Like It's Being Squeezed Out Of A Tube Of Toothpaste
Nearsightedness is way more likely to be inherited and could be worsened by continuously looking at something from a close distance (like a screen), the so-called close work. That being said, no one has looked into the long-term effects of reading in the dark, so we can’t be 100% sure. So, it’s always best to err on the cautious side and ensure you’re reading in a well-lit environment.
#19
This Kids' Door At My Dentist's Office
#20
My Eye Doctor's Office Uses Laminated Forms And A Wet Erase Marker To Cut Down On Paper Use
#21
The Parking Lines At This Dentist’s In Dublin Are Toothbrushes With Some Toothpaste
So the next time you hear some sort of medical fact that seems to be based on popularity and not logic, be sure to double-check its validity. And if you’re ever not too certain about how to proceed, check with your doctor—they’re always ready to clarify any confusion.
#22
The Hospital I Work For Was Originally Designed To Be A Hotel
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
I like how they left the original lighting to liven things up a bit. Well, actually... a lot.
#23
Seen At My Doctor's Office
#24
Our Low-Budget Hospital Christmas Tree
#25
Dentist's Office Showing How Much Sugar Is In Regular Items
Aboredpanda 2 years ago (edited)
I had to do this when my colleagues kept buying juice and sweets for our diabetic patient... (DM2) They were quite shocked at the massive bowl of sugar next to the pineapple juice.
#26
Went To The Doctor's Office And Asked For The Men's Washroom Key
#27
Bathroom At My Dentist's Office Has A Picture Of The Bathroom At My Dentist's Office Hanging On The Wall
#28
My Dentist's Office Accepts Walkens
#29
UV Lights Burning The Room I Just Cleaned In The Hospital I Am A Janitor At
#30
A Guide To Yellow Stripey Things According To My Doctor’s Office
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago
I, uh, can't help but take note of the Bored Panda levels of censoring that have happened to some of the words on that poster XD
#31
This LEGO Schematic At My Doctor's Office
#32
This Hospital Has A MRI Playset For The Kids
BrownTabby 2 years ago
A radiology place in my city has the MRI machine set up so you can watch YouTube videos in there.
#33
Dentist Knows What's Up
#34
This Dental Office Trims Their Shrubs To Look Like Molars
#35
The Knobs In My Dentist’s Office Are Toothbrushes And Toothpaste
#36
So I'm At The Hospital With My Sick Daughter, And Suddenly Look Who Walks In. She Wasn't Amazed At All
#37
First Appointment With The New Doctor Just Got More Serious
#38
Went To The Doctor For Dizziness, They Prescribed Me This
#39
Doctor's Office. Every Room Has This Type Of Display With Different Scenes. All Completed By The Doctor
#40
The Colorful Button Panel On The Elevators Of Our Children’s Hospital
#41
My Primary Doctor Has A Bobble-Head Doll Of Himself At The Front Desk
#42
This Cow In My Dentist's Office
#43
I Was Surprised To See A Cat At The Doctor's Waiting Room. Then I Noticed The Sign
#44
My Doctor’s Office Aquarium Is A Syringe
#45
Doctor's Office's Waiting Room
#46
This Misprinted Patient Consent Form I Got From My Eye Doctor
#47
My Dentist's Office Has A Train
#48
My Little Brother Decided To Celebrate His 8th Birthday At His Favorite Place - The Dentist
#49
My Doctor’s Office Has A Wreath Made Of Blood Vials
#50
My Doctor Has A 33000-Year-Old Cave Bear Skeleton On Display
#51
My Hospital Has A Fake LED Window On Their Ceiling
#52
This Doctor's Office Has A Chair For Wider People
Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
All waiting areas should have these. Everyone needs to have a suitable chair, whether that means it’s wider, higher, with or without arms etc. It’s a matter of independence and dignity as well as health and safety.
#53
Didn’t Know Harry Potter Had His Own Ward At The Hospital
#54
This Vase At My Dentist's Office Is Shaped Like A Tooth
#55
Might Have To See Another Doctor For A Second Opinion On This One
#56
My Dentist Has A Vending Machine For Toothpicks And Toothbrushes
#57
Skeleton At My Doctor’s Office
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago (edited)
I'm no anatomist, but Arthur's neck looks a bit. Well... long!
#58
The Hallway To My Dentist's Office Looks Like A Stanley Kubrick's Scene
#59
Local Dentist Has Old School N64 Display For Waiting Room
Aboredpanda 2 years ago (edited)
I remember there was always a cue for these in video-game shops. Inevitably with some kid hogging it.
#60
Took My Husband To The Eye Doctor
#61
I Was At The Hospital And Found A Really Skinny Door
#62
The Urgent Care Center Near My House Has A Slushie Machine In The Waiting Room
#63
Went To The Dentist Today And They Gave Me Candy With My Toothbrush
#64
My Nurse Practitioner’s Office Has A Lamp Made Of Speculums
Rosie Red 2 years ago
If only men had to go through some of things us girls have to endure.
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Scrappychick 2 years ago
Not sure how to feel about this....bad memories of the old metal ones..
Another Fool on the Hill 2 years ago
It would be disturbing if it was at a dentist's office...
David 2 years ago
Cuz ya gotta be able to see what's going on up there. (ba-dum-dum) /S Bonus that they have a bunch of mini bottles of whiskey to help you relax a bit.
Amanda Rose 2 years ago
That is hand sanitizer! Definitely don't drink that!
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I'm going to assume hand sanitizer (yes, odd colour) and never look back
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#65
Demons At My Local Dentist's Office
#66
Met This Terrifying Thing At The Dentist's Office
#67
One Of The Drawers At My Doctor's Office That Always Annoys Me
#68
There Is A Dunkin' Donuts Inside My Doctor's Office
#69
This Horrific SpongeBob Stained Glass Panel At The Dentist
#70
My Dentist's Office Is Shoes-Free
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RandomEpiBioPerson 2 years ago
Lots of stuff on here are interesting, cool, and/or useful. However, when I clicked on the list, it was labeled as cheeky doctors making people laugh, and there were very few actual funny, silly, and/or some kind of joke.
Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 2 years ago
I am not afraid of dentists but I really want to pet all these good boys and girls 😍😍😍 Unfortunately, I have never heard of dentist support dogs around here (Switzerland)
Florence O'Grady 2 years ago
Hello Yvonne, suggest a support dog the next time you visit your dentist. Take the research you have done about this subject and maybe they will decide to implement your idea.
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RandomEpiBioPerson 2 years ago
Lots of stuff on here are interesting, cool, and/or useful. However, when I clicked on the list, it was labeled as cheeky doctors making people laugh, and there were very few actual funny, silly, and/or some kind of joke.
Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 2 years ago
I am not afraid of dentists but I really want to pet all these good boys and girls 😍😍😍 Unfortunately, I have never heard of dentist support dogs around here (Switzerland)
Florence O'Grady 2 years ago
Hello Yvonne, suggest a support dog the next time you visit your dentist. Take the research you have done about this subject and maybe they will decide to implement your idea.
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