Long before modern brain imaging technologies illuminated the neurophysiological mechanisms that make laughter contagious, William James (1842-1910) observed, "We don't laugh because we're happy, ...

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Explore how laughter boosts mental and physical health, the rise of laughing clubs, and why cultivating daily joy may be key to longevity.

Nothing is cuter and more heartwarming than listening to a baby or toddler laugh when tickled. Their laughter is contagious and most of the time it'll make you laugh too! Lwiro Primates shared a video ...

“I told my mom I really wanted to get paid to laugh in 2020,” said Courtney Payne. “People have told me that my laughter is contagious and I thought, ‘there has to be a way that I can use this for ...

Pope Francis met with more than 100 comedians from around the world on Friday, telling the gathering that included Stephen Colbert, Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Rock that they “unite people, because ...

(CNN) — As world leaders gather in Italy for a summit addressing entrenched global crises, Pope Francis hosted an international gathering of a different sort on Friday to broadcast his own message – ...

Jamie Lee Curtis is known for her charm and relatability, and she showed it off in a recent video revealing her "EPIC FAIL." The actress shared a clip on Instagram of herself with a friend ...