People are taken aback that I would write a book about depression and try to make it funny. Because funny and pain don't go together, right? Wrong.

Humor has a way of sliding through the cracks, of reminding us that whatever is going on just isn't that important. It keeps things in perspective, provides relief, gets us to see things in new lights and yes, has tons of health benefits.

Could it be that some parents deprive their children of silly stories mistakenly believing that silly is counterproductive? Could they believe that the world is a harsh place with no room for laughter and goofiness?

Working with social anxiety - and phobias - can take many forms including therapy, meditation, and medication. And I have found that humor also helps.

Research is very strong showing that laughter is the best medicine. Yes, life is difficult, especially right now, but laughter and even smiling is so good for you.

When we hold resentment and hostility, our heart rhythm shifts the actual shape of the heart muscle. The most efficient thing you can do is simply breathe.

To reduce severe accumulation of stress, you must find as many ways as possible for your brain and body to release endorphins, which turns stress response off. Here are 8 things you can do.

The teacher gathers his laughter yoga students from the corners of this tiny studio on the second floor of a downtown Manhattan building. Most of us h...

Mating Intelligence, which took no less than four masters of the obvious to write -- leads to one portentous conclusion: "a good sense of humor is an important human mate preference worldwide."

Laughter is not only an effective stress-reliever, but can be heart-healthy, according to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicin...

In times of transition and stress, we look to each other for comfort, reassurance or simply a good laugh. A crisis draws people together. We may find ...

"If you can laugh at it, You can survive it." Bill Cosby It seems profoundly appropriate that Bea Arthur made her transition last week when it was s...

I have fond memories of April Fool's Day. Filling the sugar jar with salt and sewing the feet of my father's pajamas shut were two of my favorite way...

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As I continue to face the realities of working vs. staying at home these days, one thing is for certain -- I never laughed as hard, or as often, at work as I do hanging out with kids.

A good laugh helps us to let go, to feel more alive inside. It also helps respiration, as frequent belly laughter empties your lungs of more air than it takes in resulting in a cleansing effect.

Food Facts and Diet Tips - Direct from the JT360 Fat Removal Room Ghosts, Goblins, Gremlins ... oh My! More likely than not, you will be (or are now)...

As the economy collapses and political scandals keep flaring up like bad rashes, where should America turn for answers? What's going to keep us from falling apart? The answer: laughter.

The last person I'd expect as the antagonist of a parable is a harried modern comedian -- yet it's just that hero whom Deepak Chopra gives us in his wonderful new book, Why is God Laughing?

Recent research has shown us that when we take the time to relax and play, we will become healthier, happier, more creative, and more resilient to lif...