Nothing inspires a laugh or two more than a well-timed wisecrack, funny one-liner or corny dad joke. Fortunately, thanks to a variety of comedians, movies, sitcoms and other outlets, there's no ...

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 ...

Laughter is arguably the best medicine. When life feels gloomy, a dose of humor is the easiest way to brighten up your day. In fact, studies show that laughter actually has real-life health benefits: ...

The US in 2023 seems increasingly to consist of those who live in fear of giving offense, and those ready to take it. Today’s heightened sensitivity can catalyze a valuable raising of consciousness.

When I was little, I tended to fall into bouts of uncontrollable laughter. Basically, once I started laughing, I found it very difficult to stop. The problem was particularly acute in contexts where I ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 43 Job Tweets That Made Me Laugh So Hard I Had To Fake A Coughing Fit When My Boss Walked By It's time for another roundup of ...

The laugh track. When used correctly, it can be effective, an element of the sitcom that adds to the experience, seen and heard on shows like Seinfeld or Mom. When it isn't used correctly, it's ...