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

This self-care ritual is easy to incorporate into daily life, requiring no special equipment or space. By dedicating time to ...

They say laughter is the best medicine, and laughter yoga enthusiasts around the world seem to agree. Combining breathing exercises, light stretches, and deliberately silly movements, the practice ...

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 ...

Does laughing strengthen your heart? Cardiologist explains why he prescribes belly laughs for his patients and how laughing boosts heart health like exercise.

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 ...

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 ...