Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Humor can help us with stress, anxiety and feeling more connected to others. But is humor connected to mindfulness? And how can we find more of it? For ...

NPR's Sacha Pfieffer speaks to comedian Chris Duffy about his new book, "Humor Me." In it, he explores how laughing can be therapeutic and argues that humor can be taught, lost and regained. Chris ...

The author faced Hodgkin disease, breast cancer, and lung cancer, emphasizing hope and humor as key survival tools. Humor, especially through jokes, provided relief and a positive outlook during ...

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Ritch Addison was a shy kid. In elementary school, ...

Humor has been a dynamic subject long studied and explored in all branches psychology. For example, developmental psychologists study how humor and laughter develop throughout our lifespan. Humor ...

You know you're not supposed to laugh, but that's what makes these dark humor jokes so funny in the first place. Everyone can agree that there's never a bad time for a good joke. That's because life, ...

We want work to be fun. And not just for fun’s sake—many people do their best work when they’re relaxed and feeling good. Humor can contribute to this vibe; laughter builds a sense of camaraderie ...

It’s a staple of dating profiles: “What I really want is someone who can make me laugh.” But is it true? To get to the bottom of this, we asked five comedians the same question about love, humor, and ...

It’s been a hell of a ride! For over a year now, I have written this humor column to shed a tiny hint of light onto the dark world of news. Many of you, my dear readers, have told me how much you ...