Humor varies greatly from person to person, but psychologist Rod Martin boiled it down to four types.

Prince Harry mentioned in his book that he watched Friends on a loop during the darkest times in his life. It became his go-to program as he navigated through his lonely life and post-traumatic stress ...

ATHENS, Ga. — When was the last time you laughed at a scientist’s social media post? If it made you chuckle, you might have ...

Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have higher levels of 'body appreciation' than those who use self-deprecating humor, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

(CNN) — When things would get tense between the kids in my house, sometimes my dad would sit beside us and talk out how to address our feelings and resolve conflict. Other times, he would start a food ...

If you're the type of person who cracks jokes at the dinner table, answers your kids' existential questions with a touch of the absurd, or invents silly songs while tidying up, you may be giving them ...

Laughter brings more than momentary joy to relationships – it serves as a fundamental building block for lasting partnerships. While often described as the best medicine for individual well-being, ...

A new review demonstrates the overall positive impact of humor therapy on depression and anxiety, which may help inform future research, policy, and practice. Humor, a nonpharmacologic intervention ...

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