Chris Duffy is a comedian, and host of the hit TED podcast, How to Be a Better Human. Chris realized that a sense of humor is ...

Next, embrace what Duffy calls the “Three Pillars of Good Humor.” Be present in the moment, so you see more of what’s around ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

Roy Cato is dying. But that hasn't stopped him or his caregivers from finding a way to keep laughing. Whether it's jokes about enemas ("the enemy," Cato calls them) or his long-term planning ("I need ...

The fundamental view of humor differs across cultures. Source: Felix Rostig/ Unsplash Have you ever heard a joke that made you burst into laughter while your immigrant friend had a straight face?

One of the most common sayings about humor is that “laughter is the best medicine.” While it’s definitely not a cure-all, medical research supports the positive physical effects of laughter and humor.

My husband, Don, likes to say that he needs to laugh every day (but only cry once or twice a year). I appreciate and admire his good nature, and I’m sure his ability to see the humor in life helps him ...

Laughter is often seen as a sign of intimacy in relationships. It lightens conflict, deepens connection, and helps partners weather hard times together. But not all humor is created equal. Sometimes, ...