In a world where wellness is often measured by prescriptions, test results and treatment plans, healing can also be nurtured ...

Are they laughing at you or laughing with you? Your brain can tell the difference. Curious about how different types of laughter — mocking, joyful or ticklish — are understood, researchers led by Dirk ...

Remember that time you laughed so hard you couldn’t breathe? Turns out, that moment of pure joy might have been secretly working overtime to keep you healthier and living longer. Science is finally ...

Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are animals. In fact, when recorded laughter is slowed down, listeners can’t tell whether the sound is from a person or an animal. We throw our heads ...

When you laugh, your body responds in ways that promote healing, relaxation, and resilience. Laughter is more than a spontaneous reaction to something funny. It’s a natural and powerful tool that can ...