You know the feeling (hopefully!): Something silly sets you off – a movie, a joke, or maybe someone near you slips and falls – and you burst into laughter. It feels good to laugh. And since the 1970s, ...

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When you laugh, your body responds in ways that promote healing, relaxation, and resilience. Laughter is more than a spontaneous reaction to something funny. It’s a natural and powerful tool that can ...

Anyone can experience inappropriate laughter, and it is not a medical diagnosis. However, certain neurological and mental health conditions may make inappropriate laughter harder to avoid.

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 ...