A number of studies suggest that laughter is good for your health: It lowers stress, alleviates anxiety and gives you energy to finish a task. It can also reduce inflammation and improve blood flow, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering all things related to communication skills. Aug 25, 2025, 04:40pm EDT “Start with a joke,” is one of the most poorly ...

I don’t mean funny in the sense of having other people laugh at your expense, accompanied by pointing, but rather intentionally funny. The question is not as straightforward as it might seem, for our ...

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.

Marta Kauffman, best known for creating the iconic, Emmy Award-winning sitcom “Friends” and the popular “Grace and Frankie,” will offer a keynote talk and converse with writers during “Get Your Funny ...

Actor and stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld spoke about the role of humor in leading a meaningful and successful life during his Commencement address to the Class of 2024. President Vincent Price ...