A good belly laugh can of course enhance your mood, but as the Mayo Clinic points out, there are resounding benefits beyond ...

A study suggests that laughing could be an "entry-level" type of exercise that reduces stress and burns calories. Here's how.

Nitrous oxide, informally known as laughing gas, has shown rapid antidepressant effects in people with depression in a series ...

From the deep belly laugh shared with friends to the quiet chuckle over a humorous text, laughter does more than just brighten your day—it actually delivers measurable physical benefits to your ...

Can't stop laughing at the wrong time? Research shows your go-to strategy doesn't work, especially when others are laughing.

The "mutual vulnerability theory" I have been promoting in this blog series defines laughter as a vocal affirmation of mutual vulnerability. In the previous posts, in order to account for the ...