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fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Turns Out Laughing Can Be Good for Your Health

Writing at the Associated Press, Albert Stumm explored the growing evidence that the physical act of laughing has health benefits. University of Pennsylvania cardiologist Dr. Michael Miller offered Stumm advice where he compared laughter to exercise: "Belly laugh at least two to five days a week." Dr. Miller went on to discuss the role that laughter can play in deploying endorphins, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and act to reduce pain.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

5 Steps You Can Take Today to Live Your Best Life

Small, consistent, intentional choices—like seeking laughter, connecting with nature, defending values, and nurturing friendships—gradually improve well-being and reduce stress.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Grieving Parents Are Desperate for Comic Relief

Laughter is therapeutic and essential for grieving parents; despite guilt and feelings of it being "too soon," laughter reduces stress, restores perspective, and aids healing.
Humor
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The two types of jokes everyone tells

All jokes and laughter fall into two broad types: affiliative humor that unites people and adversarial humor that targets or divides.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

5 Ways to Add More Laughter to Your Life

Laughter strengthens social bonds, supports coping with hardship, and deserves prioritization in adulthood despite pressures to appear serious.
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fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

34 Toys That Reviewers Say Kept Kids Busy For Hours

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is a fun family card game that promotes laughter and competition.
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fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
Humor

Fake Flaws, Genuine Laughter

Laughter stems from actual changes in social status, expressing shared vulnerability and fostering cooperation.
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago
Humor

37 Seriously Funny Jokes That Might Actually Make You Laugh As The World Burns

Humor can provide relief and laughter even during difficult times.
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