You know the feeling (hopefully!): Something silly sets you off – a movie, a joke, or maybe someone near you slips and falls – and you burst into laughter. It feels good to laugh. And since the 1970s, ...

LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Late to an appointment. Money tight. Stuck in traffic. Jeffrey Briar just laughs. ‘‘Things that would normally stress me out and annoy me, I can laugh at,’’ Briar said. But he ...

Anyone can experience inappropriate laughter, and it is not a medical diagnosis. However, certain neurological and mental health conditions may make inappropriate laughter harder to avoid.

Laughter is often referred to as the best medicine. It is a universal language, transcending cultural, linguistic, and geographical barriers. It connects people, alleviates stress, and offers ...