A well-deployed laugh can help grease a social interaction, even if nothing is funny. Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via Getty Images July 25, 2023 Laughter can communicate a lot more than good humor – people use it to smooth social interactions Adrienne Wood, University of Virginia Laughter is so fundamental that animals like chimps, rats and dogs share the ability with humans. But in people it serves more serious social functions than just letting others know you’re having fun.
Jokes often fall flat when class takes place online. Nes/Getty Images February 4, 2021 No joke: Using humor in class is harder when learning is remote Scott Henderson, Furman University Humor is a key ingredient to successful learning. Can educators keep the laughter going when learning takes place online?
It’s hard to beat a good laugh with a friend. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images November 23, 2020 Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research shows Janet M. Gibson, Grinnell College Whether in the form of a discreet titter or a full-on roar, laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health.