One memorable evening laughter cured, at least momentarily, the grief of a sad foursome as we shared dinner and a beloved friend’s terminal diagnosis. We had a new and profound appreciation for the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When you laugh, you can immediately reap the rewards—your mood ...

Jay Gilchrist (left) and Chris Cotant, members of the Laughter Club, practice laughing exercises on Jan. 17 at the Iowa City Senior Center in Iowa City. The senior center holds the Laughter Club ...

No matter what my age, I really do learn something new every day. I recently learned about something that has been around for thousands of years but is very new to me: gong meditation, an alternative ...

A study in Norway found that people who laugh more live longer. Laughter can be a bridge to inner calm and the refuge to bounce back from difficulties in life. Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us, “It ...

Some things that are good for you are also quite easy to love. Cute dogs. Heartwarming TikToks. Dolly Parton. Other things, like meditation, are slightly less universally loved. No matter how often we ...

Laraaji still remembers the line that changed his life. It was a “lovely afternoon in Harlem'' and he was walking past a church with a sign outside that read, “Free Poetry Reading: All Are Welcome.” ...

You’re almost certain to hear people laughing out loud Sunday in the vicinity of Fairmount Park’s Smith Memorial Playground. They’ll be taking part in Philadelphia’s first official celebration of ...