People are often surprised at how different a Laughter Club is from what they expect. Generally, people feel happy after a laughing session, and some report reduced pain or feel clearer in their minds. Laughter offers a multitude of benefits to the body and mind-- and it works even if the laughter isn't genuine. Dr. Madan Kataria, an Indian doctor and student of Yoga, began research on the health benefits of laughter in 1995. Dr. Kataria was impressed by Norman Cousins' book Anatomy of an Ill …

Learn how to add more joyful laughter to your life by attending the Let's Laugh Today Laughter Club in Franklin, MA, Wapole, MA, Sharon, MA or the Westwood Laughter Circle in Westwood, MA. See www.letslaughtoday.com  Anyone can do these easy, healthful breathing techniques along with simulated laughter that always seems to turn into real laughter! All ages and levels of physical ability are welcome. There are no fancy poses and no jokes or comedy is involved. There's plenty of free parking at al …

The healing power of laughter and humor has been well documented.* Although it may seem counter intuitive for you to laugh about stressful situations, loss and grief, life's challenges at home at work, illness and global issues, you can learn to re-frame and re-focus your views so that you feel more peaceful during the difficult times. One of The American Cancer Society's slogans is "Laugh Anyway!" To that end, you can try to work that concept into your life, too, without having a serious illnes …