Laughing and crying seem to have a special, if slightly confusing, affinity for one another. Most of us have had the experience of laughing and crying simultaneously. Sometimes the expression of both ...

Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are animals. In fact, when recorded laughter is slowed down, listeners can’t tell whether the sound is from a person or an animal. We throw our heads ...

A baby's first cry is not just sound it is survival. Science explains why crying comes before smiling or laughter in newborns.

For thousands of years, versions of the saying “laughter is the best medicine” have emerged in religious, scientific and popular literature—and for good reason. Laughter helps our neurological, ...

Laughter is a complex social signal that transcends mere humour, functioning as a multifaceted tool in human communication and social bonding. Contemporary research demonstrates that laughter not only ...

Feeling down? Ready to turn that frown upside down? Get ready to discover the incredible power of laughter that can transform your entire life – no jokes required! Laughter isn’t just a simple ...

When you laugh, your body responds in ways that promote healing, relaxation, and resilience. Laughter is more than a spontaneous reaction to something funny. It’s a natural and powerful tool that can ...

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 ...

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 ...