"Humor References"
References on the healing and resorative effects of humor. Compiled for you by Cliff Kuhn, M.D., The Laugh Doctor.
- Reduces Stress
a. Fry, W.E., Humor, Physiology, and the Aging Process, in (L. Nahemow, K.A. McCluskey-Fawcett & P.E. McGhee, Eds., Humor and Aging, Academic Press, New York, N.Y., 1989).
- Boosts Immunity
a. Berk, L.S., et al, Immune System Changes During Humor Associated Laughter, Clinical Research, Vol. 39, 1991, (p. 124A).
- Relieves Pain
a. Cogan, R., et al, Effects of Laughter and Relaxation on Discomfort Thresholds, Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Vol. 10, 1987, (pp.139-144).
- Rests the Brain
a. George, M.S., et al, Brain Activitiy During Transient Sadness and Happiness in Healthy Women, American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 152, #3, 1995, (pp. 341-351).
- Stabilizes Mood
a. Martin, R.A. & Lefcourt, H.M., Sense of Humor as a Moderator Between Stressors and Moods, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol. 45, 1983, (pp. 1313-1324).
- Decreases Anxiety
a. Nezu, A., Nezu, C., & Blissett, S., Sense of Humor as a Moderator of the Relation Between Stressful Events and Psychological Distress, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol. 54, 1988, (pp. 520-525).
- Enhances Communication
a. Miller, J., Jokes and Joking: A Serious Laughing Matter, in (Durant, J. & Miller, J., Eds., Laughing Matters: A Serious Look at Humor, Longman Scientific and Technical, Essex, England, 1988, pp. 5-16).
- Inspires Creativity
a. Lefcourt, H.M. & Martin, R.A., Humor and Life Stress: Antidote to Adversity, Springer-Verlag, New York, N.Y., 1986, (p. 99).
- Maintains Hope
a. Vaillant, G., Adaptation to Life, Little, Brown, New York, N.Y., 1977.
- Bolsters Morale
a. Frankl, V.E., Man's Search for Meaning, Beacon Press, Boston, 1959.
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