Muscles respond, too, contracting intensely during strong bursts of laughter. As a result, “Laughter relaxes the whole body,” ...

A new study suggests that genuine laughter can mimic the effects of yoga, Pilates, and even light cardio, offering both ...

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 ...

Can't stop laughing at the wrong time? Research shows your go-to strategy doesn't work, especially when others are laughing.

Researchers have identified why suppressing laughter is easier when you’re alone. Social settings, they say, make emotional ...