Have you laughed today? Well read through this page and maybe we can make your laugh. Have fun and laugh out loud. It really is good for you.
image credit
Laughter
Category: File - :Laughing_Nyahsa_GalawebDesign.jpg|thumb|Contagious Laughter
Laughter is an audible expression or appearance of happiness, or an inward feeling of joy (laughing on the inside). It may ensue (as a physiological reaction) from jokes, tickling, and other stimuli. Inhaling nitrous oxide can also induce laughter; other drugs, such as cannabis, can also induce episodes of strong laughter. Strong laughter can sometimes bring an onset of tears or even moderate muscular pain.
Laughter is found among various animals, as well as in humans. Among the human species, it is a part of human behaviour regulated by the brain, helping humans clarify their intentions in social interaction and providing an emotional context to conversations. Laughter is used as a signal for being part of a group — it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others. Laughter is sometimes seemingly contagious, and the laughter of one person can itself provoke laughter from others as a positive feedback.Camazine, Deneubourg, Franks, Sneyd, Theraulaz, Bonabeau, Self-Organization in Biological Systems, Princeton University Press, 2003. ISBN 0-691-11624-5 --ISBN 0-691-01211-3 (pbk.) p. 18 This may account in part for the popularity of laugh tracks in situation comedy television shows.
Scientifically speaking, laughter is caused by the epiglottis constricting the larynx, causing respiratory upset. The study of humor and laughter, and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body is called gelotology.
Read Inspirational Stories on Laughter
Laughter is the best medicine. This is an old saying, and it is used for a good reason. Many studies on laughter and its benefits to health have been made - and the results are a positive read.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Laughing together feels great!
I laughed so hard, I cried....
A couple weeks ago, my Mom and I were watching a movie called Run Fat Boy Run. It was so funny. There was a scene in the movie where the main character had a itch and was trying to itch himself while being inconspicuous. It was the funniest thing. We laughed so hard we were both crying. 
- Select Category - Movies Fine Art Music Sports Photography 
Run Fat Boy Run
-
Run Fat Boy Run Video Showcase
-
A couple weeks ago, my Mom and I were watching a movie called Run Fat Boy Run. It was so funny. There was a scene in the movie where the main character had a inch and was trying to itch himself while being inconspicuous. It was the funniest thing. We...
When was the last time you laughed until you cried?
jgelien wrote...
I laughed till the tears ran down watching a YouTube about two young men making a Mothers Day video card. It reminded me of my brothers. Love your lens.
Posted October 26, 2009
VictoriaNTC wrote...
I am smiling this morning !
Great Lens!
Thank you for sharing!
Posted September 23, 2009
terez07 wrote...
What a wonderful lens about a fantastic topic! We need more laughter in our lives, especially in this day and age. Bravo on a job well done!
Posted June 23, 2009
happiness_setpoint wrote...
Nice lens! You've got some really helpful information here. It'd be great if you'd stop by my lens and say hi when you get the chance.
Posted April 10, 2009
I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose. ~Woody Allen
Laughing Books
Laughter Yoga
Benefits of Laughter Yoga with John Cleese
http://www.laughteryoga.org John Cleese meets Dr Madan Kataria founder of Laughter Yoga, discovers Laughter Yoga and visits a Laughter Yoga session in an Indian jail. To learn more about Laughter Yoga please visit www.laughteryoga.org. Used with permission.
curated content from YouTube
Laughter is an instant vacation. ~Milton Berle
This is just too cute!
Funny movies make us laugh!
Laughter benefits
- Laughter Yoga for Better Health
- Laughter Yoga started back in the mid 90's. A doctor in Mumbai wanted to spread laughter because of its health benefits. Studies show, laughing builds ...
- Kids and Recession: Sometimes, You Just Have to Laugh
- Laughing pumps out mood altering endorphins, and dilutes stress hormones -- adding a third choice to fight or flee. There is evidence it can raise the ...
- 'The best medicine' is no joke
- My stomach hurts from laughing." Margo, a recreation supervisor for Brooklyn Park, was one of those who paid $10 each to bolster their laugh muscles during ...
- Secrets of the Funny Business: The Pursuit of Laughter in DC
- And the audience knows: Whatever White's deal, they just spent an hour laughing. For White and other local comedians, that's the ultimate employer feedback. ...
Laughter heals the Soul
- YOUTH FIRST: Researchers support benefits of laughter
- According to Dr. William Fry, a professor of clinical psychiatry at Stanford University, the therapeutic benefits of laughter are numerous. ...
- Kids and Recession: Sometimes, You Just Have to Laugh
- Former Saturday Review editor Norman Cousins touted the health benefits in the best-selling Anatomy of an Illness, where he wrote that Vitamin-C and the ...
- 'The best medicine' is no joke
- I don't make you laugh," she said, but your body benefits just from hearing others laugh. There was plenty of kookiness and hand-clapping, "ho, ho, ha, ...
- Secrets of the Funny Business: The Pursuit of Laughter in DC
- Working in comedy has all the benefits one might imagine, chiefly chuckles aplenty ? even in a straight-laced, serious city such as the nation's capital. ...
A hearty laugh gives one a dry cleaning, while a good cry is a wet wash. ~Puzant Kevork Thomajan
Need a laugh? Get a daily dose of humer here.
-
The Daily Joke Collection
-
This lens is an index of all the humor and jokes lenses that I have created. The jokes and humor collection is growing with every month, so I thought it would be a good idea to list them all in one place, so you don't miss any. As well as the Daily...
Do you think laughing heals the soul?
QueSea wrote...
Fun....Funny....Thanks for creating this lens. I enjoyed it very much and will be back (smile).
Posted February 24, 2009
JaguarJulie wrote...
Ah, my hubby would certainly agree tenfold with you about laughing as he laughs as much as he can -- I need to laugh more. I've certainly enjoyed the positivity of your lens and all the inspirational photos! ;)
Posted January 12, 2009
by WendyKrick
Click Here!
to create your first Squidoo lens! (more)
Explore related pages
Laughing Babies Video Showcase- Gut-busting examples of laughing babies, chuckling and screaming in innocent joy...
Laugh Dance! Funny Video Links- I love a good laugh. Oh, it just feels so good. And I love dancing. ...
The Best Quotes I've Ever Heard or The Funniest Quotes Ever- These Are The Best Quotes I've Ever Heard!
Hugs are good for you!- I'm a hugger! Nothing in the world feels like a hug. When you don't know what t...
Smiles Are Contagious- It's really true. When someone smiles at you, you can't help but smile b...
Jeff Dunham- Jeff Dunham is an incredibly talented ventriloquist and stand up comedian. He is...
