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Is laughter really the best medicine?
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
Jun 26, 2026, 5:27 AM3 min readhealth

Could laughter do more than lift your mood? Researchers at King's College London have launched a "Laughter Lab" to explore whether laughing can help people with chronic lung conditions by clearing airways, improving breathing, and boosting wellbeing.
A simple laugh might one day become part of community-based healthcare.