Laughter is a universal social signal that connects us with others, but the brain regions underlying laughter are not well ...

Long before modern brain imaging technologies illuminated the neurophysiological mechanisms that make laughter contagious, William James (1842-1910) observed, "We don't laugh because we're happy, ...

Great apes and humans all laugh with a steady, even rhythm, and a new study finds it has barely changed in 15 million years.

“I always say, ‘You never know what people are going through in life.’ And they just need a good laugh to get ‘em out of whatever funk they’re in,” R.J. Heard said.

Laughter establishes or restores a positive emotional climate and a sense of connection between two people. In fact, some ...

Nothing is cuter and more heartwarming than listening to a baby or toddler laugh when tickled. Their laughter is contagious and most of the time it'll make you laugh too! Lwiro Primates shared a video ...

They say laughter is the best medicine but this video also proves its also pretty contagious. The Laughing Tram Man stood along side other travelers on a simple Monday morning and began to giggle. As ...