WASHINGTON — Stern-faced curmudgeons who think children should be seen and not heard, take note: Chuckling children are not to be scolded or told to keep quiet, but instead encouraged to laugh, as new research shows it helps them build more resilient and inquisitive minds. In a new book, "The Brain That Loves To Laugh," child development expert Jacqueline Harding explains that a child’s laugh ...
The adage “laughter is the best medicine” certainly suggests that a good laugh is good for one’s health. Although laughter might not mend a br…
Happy woman laughing loud checking cell phone in the street
Getting older is something we all must face, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! One of the best ways to handle the changes and challenges …
Safari rule #36 - if the elephant starts charging you, run. Yair Ben-Dor has more.
Movie critic Bruce Miller says "The Climb" is funny, charming and it may just be one of the most surprising independent films of the year. Als…
OPINION: Our Sunday theme for letters is "I just had to laugh...," as a few letter writers were struck by the hilarity or inanity of headlines in the news. All that and more in our Sunday edition of Letters.
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