Would you laugh more if your life depended on it? The Japanese government certainly thinks you should. Citizens in the northern province of Yamagata have been ordered by law to laugh daily for the ...

Laughter has been called "the best medicine" for many decades — and now there’s scientific proof. A study from the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre in Brazil has shown that regular chuckling ...

We’ve all heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine.” Well, it turns out, it might be true. Laughing, smiling, and finding joy is good for your mental health. Laughter can help you stay mentally ...

While traditional laughter yoga focuses on breathwork and guided laughter, Josie Flores adds her own unique twist—music and themed “trips”. “Sometimes we take a trip to England with The Beatles or to ...

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Humor has long been recognized for its profound healing effects, even in the darkest times. Laughter serves as a bridge, helping individuals navigate through pain and trauma. This concept is ...

Award-winning comedian and life coach Nancy Witter visited the WECT studio to discuss her second book, “Prescription: ...

BOSTON - If you suffer from dry eye, laughter may be just what the doctor ordered. Dry eye affects about 360 million people worldwide and causes eye redness, irritation, and discomfort. It's commonly ...

Laughter has a long history in human culture. Ancient Greek physicians prescribed their patients visits to the hall of comedians and the theater as part of the healing process. Early Native Americans ...