The laughter clubs were based on the common-sense notion that laughter relieves stress. But a good laugh is also good for your heart, immune system and many other health benefits, said Dr. Michael ...

“Like we say, exercise at least three to five days a week,” Miller said. “Belly laugh at least two to five days a week.” ...

Infants and newborns can now breathe easier at St. Charles Bend, due to a new ventilator technology in the hospital's ...

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ON THE FIRST SUNDAY after being named leader of the Catholic Church in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV stood on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and addressed the tens of thousands of people ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Elinor Harrison, Washington University in St. Louis (THE CONVERSATION) On the first ...

Fatigue in the diaphragm may contribute to breathing issues in people with spinal muscular atrophy, a new study reports.

Whilst almost anyone can do a crunch or a sit-up, for most of us the higher reps remain the preserve of avid gym-goers, Olympians and celebrities. However, in reality, physiologists and personal ...

Singing and chanting can have profound benefits to physical, mental and social health, with both immediate and long-term ...