Everyone likes a good belly laugh from time to time, and science supports that feeling. Studies have shown that laughing is linked to our physical, emotional and mental well-being -- even our ...

Professor Francis Arthur Powell Aveling, Reader in Psychology at the University of London, last week offered corrections to the popular notion about laughter, its causes and significance. “The really ...

Jimmy Carr's Horizon documentary special "Jimmy Carr & The Science Of Laughter" explores the science behind laughter and comedy. It features interviews with scientists and comedians, as well as ...

They say laughter is the best medicine — and modern science is proving them right. As women in midlife face shifting hormones, changing careers, and increasing caregiving roles, finding balance can ...

Intuitively, we know that laughter is one of the best tools we have for dealing with stress, and science backs that up. In fact, research into laughter goes even further, revealing that it's a potent ...

Laughter, humor and comedy are essential missing ingredients in today's workplace to boost job engagement, mental health and productivity. Perhaps there’s never been a greater need in our country’s ...

Laughter is more like an animal call than it is like speech – but it’s also one of our most important forms of communication. In this talk Sophie Scott will explore the natural history and ...

What is it that really makes us laugh? To find out, New Scientist visited Laughter Lab, an exhibition and social experiment at London’s Cartoon Museum. Showcasing a wide selection of cartoonists from ...

Why do we laugh? It might feel simple, but laughter is actually a full-body experience—one powered by complex neural circuits and ancient social instincts. And, it turns out, it can even be good for ...

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ATTLEBORO — It was circus time at Thacher Elementary School Thursday, but a performance by Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey clowns Mike and Leo contained more than just fooling around. The two New ...