Science says LOLs matter more than you think.

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 ...

Funny best friends laughing cheerfully while standing together in a studio. Two happy young women enjoying themselves against a purple background. Female friends making memories together. Melanin Bee ...

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

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 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 ...

My husband, Don, likes to say that he needs to laugh every day (but only cry once or twice a year). I appreciate and admire his good nature, and I’m sure his ability to see the humor in life helps him ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. 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 ...

The physiology of laughter: What happens in our bodies when we laugh? Laughter has been found to start from infancy between the second and sixth month of newborn life and is one of the first social ...