There has been lot of research and studies regarding use of shallots for health conditions. Different analysis and studies have found that shallots contains two sets of compounds -sulfur compounds, such as allyl propyl disulphide (APDS) and flavonoids, such as quercetin. Flavonoid consumption has been associated with a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes since they are anti-cancer, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory.

There are now various associations and physicians specialized in so-called therapeutic humor, who are still investigating roles of laughter in our lives. Perhaps most obvious of these roles is that related to social life - jokes often allow people to connect and to bond, and sharing a good laughter is a good method to integrate in a team, to get along with coworkers, neighbors and so on. This function is vital from point of view of mental health, since it reduces loneliness and, with it, depression and other problems associated with it. You don't have to be trained in stand-up comedy in order to say something funny, sometimes all you need is a change of perspective or courage to make fun at your own expense.

Humor is an invaluable asset in crisis situations, when it helps us calm down and reduce levels of stress (and all negative effects stress has on health). It is often considered that, among patients with very severe diseases, those with an upbeat approach, who are capable of making jokes about their situations, have best chances to defeat illness. So far, there have been no scientific studies to prove this, but patients themselves report feeling better after joining an activity with humorous potential, even if it's just watching a comedy show together with some friends or with other patients.