Laughter
Coverage of Laughter in the Nexus archive.
- Face it, your cat doesn't care about you! Felines can't understand human voices - and think laughter, sobs, and screams sound identical
Cats do not care about their owners as they cannot understand human voices. They perceive laughter, sobs, and screams as identical sounds.
- Is laughter really the best medicine?
Researchers have launched a 'Laughter Lab' to investigate how laughter can enhance wellbeing and health.
- Is laughter really the best medicine?
Researchers have launched a 'Laughter Lab' to investigate how laughter can enhance wellbeing and health.
- Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles
A study reveals humans and great apes share similar laughter patterns, suggesting a common ancestor. Researchers compared tickling-induced giggles of captive apes and young children, finding rhythmic similarities. The findings, led by Chiara De Gregorio, highlight evolutionary ties and the role of laughter in social communication.
- Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’
Scientists have found that laughter acts as a mental workout, with spontaneous joyful play reducing stress by increasing endorphins and dopamine.
- Laughter is the best medicine! How a good belly laugh could help your gut
The article discusses how laughter can act as a form of medicine, specifically benefiting gut health. It highlights the positive impact of a good belly laugh on digestive well-being.