In the realm of physics, it would seem that cause always precedes effect. In the realm of human behavior, and for our laughter in particular, things appear to be much more flexible. Anticipatory ...

Laughter has many health benefits, including reducing stress, increasing endorphins, improving immune function, easing ...

— Mr. Herbert Spencer’s Essay on the Physiology of Laughter is an admirable account of the phenomenon so far as it is spontaneous and solitary. It omits, however (since it is dealing only with the ...

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 ...

Laughter is thought to have evolved as a form of social bonding in animals and as a way to express playful intention. Many mammals laugh when they are tickled and when they engage in physical play.

This post is part two of a series. In the first post of this blog series, I made the case that the best way of understanding laughter was as a form of nonverbal communication, one that affirms a sense ...

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 ...

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Science says LOLs matter more than you think. You’ve probably heard the old adage, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Laughing, after all, can make you feel good in the moment, potentially raising your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laughter feels good and is good for you. I still remember the time I was sitting in class when the teacher asked me to read a ...