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 ...

The cortisol effect cascades to implications in the brain that may even translate to preserving memory.

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) It’s been said laughter is the best medicine, but there may be more to that. Dr. James Fahner, division chief for hematology and oncology at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A giggle a day, keeps the doctor away: The health benefits of laughter - Just a few minutes a day is enough to improve heart ...