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Making kids laugh helps their brains be more resilient

Making kids laugh helps their brains be more resilient

By Stephen Beech Making children laugh can help make their brains more resilient and open to learning, according to new research. Laughter builds deep emotional connections and soothes youngsters' nervous systems — making them more resilient and open to new ideas, say scientists. Laughter is the best medicine, according to

Laughter is more than a mood booster

National Let’s Laugh Day on March 19 arrives with a clear message: joy belongs in the daily health routine. As Americans track workouts, deadlines and screen time with precision, carving out time for laughter now reads less like a luxury and more like a practical move. The observance places

Health experts highlight laughter’s role in stress relief

March 19 puts National Let’s Laugh Day on the calendar and challenges Americans to take laughter seriously. In the middle of packed schedules and nonstop updates, people can choose humor as a practical habit instead of leaving it to chance. As the day approaches, more Americans carve out small,

Letter to the Editor

Recently, an article entitled “What Joking About Suicide Actually Means” was published in this very paper. The essential argument made within the article was that joking about suicide is hurting people by hiding a serious topic behind humor. I strongly disagree and would like you all to know why joking