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

A good belly laugh can of course enhance your mood, but as the Mayo Clinic points out, there are resounding benefits beyond ...

From the deep belly laugh shared with friends to the quiet chuckle over a humorous text, laughter does more than just brighten your day—it actually delivers measurable physical benefits to your ...

(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 ...

If you’re looking for a great workout, try laughing. It’s true. Not only do your abs get some exercise, but research shows that laughing also burns an average of 1.3 calories per minute. Get the best ...

Remember that time you laughed so hard you couldn’t breathe? Turns out, that moment of pure joy might have been secretly working overtime to keep you healthier and living longer. Science is finally ...

Exercise physiologist Debbie Friend will present “Laughter for the Health Of It,” a program on laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques, will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.

Over a century ago, William James—an American physician, philosopher, and educator, who many consider the father of modern psychology—wisely said, “We don’t laugh because we’re happy. We’re happy ...

MERRILLVILLE | A laughter yoga program is available at 7 p.m. June 21 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave. Tanaz Bamboat instructs the yoga class, which combines laughter exercises ...