Humor and laughter are the most undervalued and underrated tools in society.

The powers of humor and laughter are numerous.They entertain us and make us feel good, but above all, we have discovered that humor and laughter are the best medicine, they heal, alleviate pain, relieve stress and anxiety, are anti-aging and longevity facilitators and much more.......

They are essential in helping us to find and maintain balance in life and career.However, they are slipping away from us. We have become far too serious. The only ones who still enjoy humor, laughter, fun and play to the fullest are young children.

Children tend to laugh an average of 400 times a day. For adults however, it is a totally different story.

A recent laughter study shows that: 64 % of people smile less than 20 times a day at home 72 % smile less than 20 times a day at work

The International Congress of humor found that laughter is down 66 - 82% worldwide of what it was in the 1950's.

In the 1950's people laughed on the average 18 times a day. Today, we are lucky if we average between 4-6 times a day.

In my research on 'humor and laughter' and in speaking to audiences about these topics, there is one important factor I discovered. Uncontrollable laughter always happens from interaction with others.

As a matter of fact, a recent study found that people laugh 6 more times in the presence of one person and 30 more times in a group of people.

You can get a chuckle from jokes you get on the Internet, but it is not the same as the belly jiggling, rib tickling laughter you get from when you interact with others.

Electronic media such as, television, computer, Internet, video, CD's, and audio equipment provide us with instant self-entertainment at the press of a button, where in the past people went outside their homes to entertain themselves.

Socializing with friends and relatives were much 'looked forward to' entertainment. This is no longer the case. As a matter of fact, the majority of people, especially where both partners hold jobs, can hardly find the time, nor do they have the inclination for socializing outside the home.

The workplace does not fare much better. Due to the pressures to produce more in the same ,or less hours available, and having to compete for example in the manufacturing sector with cheaper labor elsewhere in the world, humor and laughter in the workplace have eroded as well.

In these web pages you will discover the powerful impact of humor and laughter in health, healing, stress relief, workplace effectiveness, patients, health-care professionals and emergency staff morale and many more.

I have developed a real appreciation, perhaps closer to a passion for the powers of humor and laughter.This prompted me to write my first book titled 'The Power of Humor,'and subsequently my second book titled 'Kids say the doggonest things' based on the natural humor, laughter, play and fun that kids experience and which they freely share with parents, grandparents, and teachers.

From writing about humor and laughter, people started to ask me to speak on them. To date, I have developed a number of 'humor-laughter' topics that I use in my keynote presentations. For more information see my Humor Motivational Speaker web page

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A collection of random funny facts
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Kids expressions can be funny!
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There are funny signs all around us
Grieving and Humor
gGieving is possible by using humor to provide you with a lift and different perspective at a time when you need it the most
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Seven habits of highly happy people
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Happiness and laughter seem hard to define for some, while easily embraced by others
Happiness Facts
A collection of happiness facts based on studies and research
Happiness is
An explanation what happiness means and what it entails
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Take the happiness quiz to get an idea of just how happy you really are.
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happiness quotes from around the world
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The critical factors required for happiness and success in relationships
Health and laughter
Health and laughter combine to positively affect the whole body
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The social, physical and mental health benefits of humor and laughter
History of Humor and Laughter
The historical evolution and recognition of humor and laughter
How laughter works
How laughter works in developing and improving your sense of humor
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How to find 'Happiness' in life
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How to find laughter in everyday life
Life and humor
Humor is the spice of life, so why is it so difficult for some of us to seek it out and hang on to it?
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Humor blog keeps you informed about the latest research and study results on the benefits of humor and laughter.
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Humor web sites that we recommend
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Humor Heals
Humor not only entertains and amuses us, it is a great healing too, it boosts the immune system, reduces pain and stress, spreads happiness, and disarms fear
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The humor quiz gives you an idea on how you rate on humor, laughter, fun and happiness
Humorous Facts
A collection of humorous facts that are guaranteed to make you laugh
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Hilarious headlines that appeared in newspapers across the country
Importance of Laughter
The importance of laughter to our health and well-being is becoming increasingly more recognized
Kids laughter
Kids' laughter is like music to the ears
Laughter and Longevity
Research shows that laughter and a sense of humor has an effect on longevity and quality of life in later years
Benefits of laughter
Find out the many benefits of laughter, and how they can positively effect your physical, mental and emotional well-being
laughter best medicine
Research supports the fact that laughter may indeed be the best medicine
Laughter Cure
Many studies are now confirming that using laughter therapy to cure patients has tremendous potential
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Laughter experts findings of what makes us laugh
Laughter Facts
Interesting laughter facts derived rom research and studies
Laughter Quiz
Test you laughter laughter knowledge with this fun quiz
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Laughter sayings that will tickle your funny bone
Laughter Studies
Laughter study and research show laughter is good for your health
Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga was started as an experiment which developed into a world-wide laughter success
Marriage and Humor
The importance of humor in marriage is a key element for a successful and lasting relationship.
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A collection of 'Mothers Quotes' that are funny and will take you back to your youth
Norman Cousins laughter story
Norman Cousins' laughter story tells about the healing benefits of laughter and healing with laughter
Laughter for nurses
Laughter for nurses is a means to remain positive and effective in the practice of their profession
Office Humor
How to liven up the office environment with humor
Patient Humor
Patient humor has been recognized as an effective component of the healing process
Physicians and humor
Physicians recognition of humor effects on healing and humor quotes as dictated from medical records
Humor-laughter quotes
A collection of humor and laughter quotes
Sense of humor
Developing a sense of humor is a personal as well as a career asset
Sex and Humor
Sex and Humor are not incompatible.
Smile Facts
An extensive collection on smile facts from research and studies including quotes fro Dale Carnegie
Smile Power
Fnd the many powers you can gain with your smile
Smile Quotes
A collection of smile quotes from all over the world
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Stress relief with humor, an effective technique stress management technique
Taking laughing seriously
Taking laughing seriously makes sense in our personal lives and the workplace
The body and laughter
The physival effects of laughter on the body
Weight-loss and Laughter
Laughter can definitely help people in their weight-loss process
Why we laugh
Why we laugh intrigues scientists, because understanding it could someday explain how the brain works and how to repair damage when it occurs.
Work Bumper Stickers
Work related bumper stickers that provide a humorous perspective of work and the workplace
Workplace Humor
How to 'lighten up' the workplace with some humor and laughter