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1 Dear Poll: Does Your Boyfriend Make You Laugh?
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2 Pillow Talk: Laughing
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3 Dear Poll: Are You a Nervous Laugher?
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4 The How-To Lounge: Having More Fun
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5 Dear Poll: Do You Consider Yourself Funny?
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6 Dear Poll: Do You Ever Break the Tension With Laughter?
Couples fight, it just comes with the territory, but knowing when to call a truce takes a certain sense of humility. I've found that laughter helps to keep things in perspective so tell me, have you ever cracked a joke or started to giggle in order to keep the peace in your relationship? Source Dear Poll: Do You Ever Break the Tension With Laughter? Yes. Laughter is the best Read more
For me, humor isn’t just an important aspect of a significant other; it’s an absolute must. I need to be around someone who can make me laugh, both in the best of times, and also during the worst. I’ve come to realize though that not everyone shares my sentiments. So does your boyfriend’s sense of humor make you giggle? Source Dear Poll: Does Your Boyfriend Make You Laugh? Read more
I love a good laugh — who doesn’t? — but while I’ve certainly said a few witty remarks in my day, I don’t consider myself a particularly funny lady. I have a great sense of humor, and I’m happy to be the brunt of a silly joke, but I won’t be the one delivering the punch line. With so many celebrity funny women out there these days (hello, Tina Fey!), it seems like women are Read more
Whether we like to admit it, the stress and burden of daily life often gets in the way of having a little fun, and without fun, things can get boring and depressing. I’m a firm believer that happiness is the key to good health and a long life, so why not incorporate more fun into your life? To see my ideas on how to do just that, read more Read more
I thought laughter was a great stress reducer, but it turns out that just thinking about laughter is enough. A new study found that anticipating laughter significantly lowers three stress hormones, including cortisol. Seeking out laughter is good for your overall health! Me? I find myself preparing to chuckle as I head over to GiggleSugar. If you are feeling stressed, maybe you should at least Read more
I have a very loud laugh that some say is contagious, so I guess I should feel lucky that I'm not a nervous laugher. When I say nervous laughter, I mean someone that giggles when they're uncomfortable, sad, or even angry — like at a funeral or when they are put on the spot at work. So what category do you fall in? Are you a nervous laugher or do you save your giggles for something that's Read more
It is frequently said that laughter is the best medicine, but did you know it is good for your veins? Scientists at the University of Maryland have proven that laughter is linked to healthy function of blood vessels. Laughter creates increased blood flow by causing the inner lining of blood vessels to expand. The lining of blood vessels, called the endothelium in medical "speak," has many jobs Read more
We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine; well some Norwegian researchers think it might just be more than that. Folks that have a sense of humor, especially in the face of cancer, outlive those who don't find life funny. The study tracked 57,000 Norwegians for 7 years and the larger role humor played in participants' daily lives, the greater their chances for surviving. Check out Read more
As we all know, maintaing a successful relationship takes work and dedication, but good, old-fashioned fun is a big part of the equation as well. A great many of my best and sweetest memories involve laughing with my partner. "Laughter is the best medicine" is an old adage, but research shows it isn't just a cliche after all. To read more read more Read more
Check out this new fitness fad. It's part traditional Yoga, part improv, and part just plain silliness. It's called Laughter Yoga. The class begins with everyone walking down the street with their hands in the air laughing hysterically. After "warming up," they form a little circle and begin clapping and chanting. Then they have a group stretch session. The 45 minutes of light Yoga poses are Read more
