More than just a mood booster, laughter has proven effects on heart health, stress, and even brain function. Experts say that ...

Dawn Brouwers, executive director of His Hands Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids, cuts a ribbon Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, to signify the end of the fundraising campaign to pay off a loan on a new, larger ...

From lowering blood pressure and reducing inflammation to improving heart health and relieving stress, laughter has the power ...

“Ever since quitting my job as a teacher to become a laughter yogi, I’ve been on a mission to bring joy to the world,” says Cat Googe, 53. “I tried laughter yoga for the first time in October 2018 ...

Then you’re going to find some form of silliness within that is going to allow you to laugh involuntarily.” The laughter ...

Laughter has a long history in human culture. Ancient Greek physicians prescribed their patients visits to the hall of comedians and the theater as part of the healing process. Early Native Americans ...

So, laughter really is the best medicine. A mere chuckle is enough to expand cardiac tissue and increase the flow of oxygen throughout the body, thus exercising a weakened heart, according to a new ...

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 ...

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 ...

(RNS) — Wearing a bright pink tank top, Celeste Greene enthusiastically pops off the Zoom screen, clapping as she chants: “HO HO. HA HA HA. HO HO. HA HA HA. YAY,” each smack of her forceful hands ...

For as long as I can remember, I've made my life into a joke. When I had issues with my car, I would joke with my brother that we would have to run like Fred Flinstones if the floor came out. When I ...