7 Science-Based Reasons to Laugh Out Loud Every Chance You Get!

A day without laughter is a day wasted.~Charlie Chaplin

Everyone enjoys a good laugh, but who actually makes time for it in their lives? Sure, we like hearing a funny joke, people with a good sense of humor and watching comedies. But few of us take our laughs seriously (no pun intended!) nor do we make a concerted effort to laugh more. But we should! The science of laughter—though still preliminary—suggests that it has tremendous benefits for our health and psychological well-being.

Check all 7 out at my Psychology Today column.