Psychology & Psychiatry
Can the 'groan-up' humor of 'dad jokes' possibly be good for health?
In honor of Father's Day, here's a health quiz:
Jun 15, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Canned laughter works, finds study of 'dad jokes'
Adding canned laughter to the end of a punchline increases how funny we find a joke, but not as much as real laughter, finds a new UCL-led study.
Jul 22, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why we laugh when we know it's wrong
For the Batek people of the Malaysian peninsula rainforest, laughter can be dangerous. Within the system of taboos of these egalitarian hunter-gatherers, laughing in certain situations can cause storms, illness or even death. ...
Aug 23, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dialysis is no laughing matter; however researchers are now asking if it should be
For 11,000 Australians kidney dialysis is not something to laugh about. However a good chuckle might well be the best thing for them.
Dec 18, 2013
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Health
India's giggling guru says laugh yourself to good health
India's "guru of giggling" Madan Kataria, who has got thousands of people guffawing globally in pursuit of better health, has an unexpected confession—he hasn't got a very good sense of humour.
Nov 29, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fatherly advice: Therapist helps first-time dads experience the joy of fatherhood
(Medical Xpress) -- The transition to fatherhood can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, journeys for dads today, says a Kansas State University marriage and family therapist.
Jun 13, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Time to take laughter seriously
While people the world over enjoy a good laugh, remarkably little is known about this instinctive behaviour.
Jun 15, 2023
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Health
Seven behaviors suggested to improve 'art of medicine'
(HealthDay)—Seven behaviors should be implemented to improve the art of medicine, which can help improve relationships with patients, according to an article published in Family Practice Management.
Dec 11, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cricket's famous 'legover' moment and why getting the giggles is so contagious
It is 25 years since cricket commentators Brian Johnston and Jonathan Agnew famously got the uncontrollable giggles on live radio, while reporting on that day's Test Match between England and the West Indies. The pair were ...
Aug 15, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Newly developed tool for psychological studies to be tested in investigation of laughter
Software for an innovative wearable that could optimize the collection of data in psychological studies is being developed by researchers at Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Krems, Austria (KL Krems). The ...
Jun 3, 2019
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