Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’
The old saying that laughter is the best medicine may be true, according to new research that suggests it is also a vital catalyst for children's development.Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Dr. Jacqueline Harding, an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London.In her book, "The Brain That Loves to Laugh," Harding argues that joy is a complex biological […]
