A client jokingly told me his cat was traumatized because “it heard profanity” in the house. I thought he said the cat was upset because of “turd profanity.” I asked, “Is there something about ‘turds’ ...

It seems that laughter therapy is no joke. Structured interventions that aim to tickle our funny bone, like laughter yoga or hospital clowns, really do appear to reduce anxiety and improve life ...

You know the feeling (hopefully!): Something silly sets you off – a movie, a joke, or maybe someone near you slips and falls – and you burst into laughter. It feels good to a laugh. And since the ...

Laughter, whether a little chuckle or the kind that brings tears to your eyes, is a clear sign of a good, healthy time. Yes, the health benefits are real and well documented. One small study from 2019 ...

(RNS) — Wearing a bright pink tank top, Celeste Greene enthusiastically pops off the Zoom screen, clapping as she chants: “HO HO. HA HA HA. HO HO. HA HA HA. YAY,” each smack of her forceful hands ...

“Combining the data, researchers found that cortisol levels fell by 31.9 percent for people who participated in laughter interventions–and even a single laughter session led to a 36.7 percent ...

A few weeks ago, while accidentally listening to a highbrow radio programme, a piece about laughter caught my ear. I was intrigued by the health benefits extolled by the presenters; the lowered stress ...

Laughter may be as effective as eye drops in improving symptoms of dry eye syndrome, according to a clinical trial recently published in the BMJ. Characterised by chronic eye discomfort, instability ...

When my partner and I started couples therapy, I was surprised by a few things. I learned that the therapist isn't there to pick sides and that therapy could be joyful. I also realized that this type ...

Laughter isn't just an emotion or feeling; it acts as a natural medicine for your body, mind, and skin. Whether elders or experts, everyone says that laughing keeps you young. The benefits of laughter ...

A group of Hammond High School students, some of whom are under pressure to make better grades, pass tests, get into a good college or just relieve stress, had an opportunity to do that when ...