Why do we laugh? It might feel simple, but laughter is actually a full-body experience—one powered by complex neural circuits and ancient social instincts. And, it turns out, it can even be good for ...

Is laughter the best medicine? Well, no, but you can't blame laughter—penicillin is pretty hard to beat. But laughter may just help you be "more present, creative, connected, and happy," according to ...

Laughter is often described as the shortest distance between two people. But what happens when that distance is widened by power? As a business psychologist and host of a podcast on humorology, I’ve ...

When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent.

Humor is good for your health. By Jancee Dunn Not long ago, I went to my first Fungus Fest, a celebration of all things fungi hosted by the New Jersey Mycological Association. While I am not an avid ...

My husband, Don, likes to say that he needs to laugh every day (but only cry once or twice a year). I appreciate and admire his good nature, and I’m sure his ability to see the humor in life helps him ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

Scholars interested in laughter have long wondered why people differ in what they find amusing, not only compared to others but also over time as they grow from infant to adult. Having discussed the ...

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Amidst hardship, dark humor emerges as a vital survival tool, offering a defiant spark against despair. This article explores ...

I’m sure somewhere in the annals of this blog series I’ve suggested that laughter and humor infiltrate almost every facet of our lives. They appear in our exchanges at home with family, at school with ...