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 ...

It is time for some levity. Today’s column is about laughter and how it can help us manage these challenging times – both physically and mentally. Let’s start with the science behind laughter.

It’s no secret that many people go online just to have a good laugh or mindlessly scroll through amusing content for a while. And there’s nothing wrong with that; we know it’s a great way to fight ...

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When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent.

Talking to my friend the other day, it didn’t take me long to figure out she was really down in the dumps. I listened and let her vent until she was done. I understood her frustrations. Her problem ...

There's way more to our giggles and guffaws than simply thinking something is funny. We asked a laughter expert to explain. No vocalization is more universal (or unifying) than laughter. There are no ...

Portrait of a handsome man laughing while looking at laptop.(Getty Images/iStockphoto/nortonrsx) Everyone likes a good belly laugh from time to time, and science ...

Laughter can help you combat stress, bond and join with others, and improve health. Some ways to incorporate more laughter into everyday life include hanging out with funny friends, checking out ...