Now, a recent study from cardiologists at the University of Maryland, has shown that laughter may have a beneficial effect on the heart.

To a child, often the box a toy came in is more appealing than the toy itself.

Today's business and health care climate may not be pleasant. Cutbacks, pay cuts and layoffs do not make anyone's job easy. But that does not mean that the humor need stop.

Any attempts at humor immediately after September 11th were deemed tasteless.

Humor can be one of our best survival tools.

Throughout history, great leaders have known the power of humor.

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.