Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David DiSalvo writes about science, tech and culture. Intuitively we know that laughter is one of the best tools we have for ...

Alongside words, humans have a treasure trove of nonverbal tools to help express themselves. We chuckle, sigh and gasp to ...

Breathing exercises remain an underused, safe, low-cost therapy for COPD — and new research shows a humor-infused technique could make them even more effective.

An curved arrow pointing right. Professor Sophie Scott of University College London studies cognitive neuroscience of human communication. She is well-known for her TED Talk called, "Why We Laugh." We ...

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 ...

One of the most rewarding, enjoyable, and affordable pleasures in life is laughter. It relaxes our muscles, calms our mind, and is best enjoyed with others. Yet laughter apparently has additional ...

Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture to the fabric of daily life. Those giggles and guffaws can seem like just silly throwaways. But laughter, in response ...

Child development experts have long known that the connection between caregivers and children is critical. Now a limited but growing body of research is zeroing in on laughter as a window into healthy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hanging out with friends who make you laugh is one way to laugh more.Ezra Bailey/Getty Images Laughter can help you combat stress, ...

Helen Sophis, who was born Oct. 10, 1921, celebrated her 105th birthday at Sunrise in Cuyahoga Falls. Her laughter was ...

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 ...