February 2008
The monthly, members-only, e-zine keeps AATH members updated on the latest developments in the world of applied and therapeutic humor. Each link will open a new window for anything outside the AATH website. All web links below have been carefully checked and worked at the time of publication. If the link does not take you to the listed article, please contact the owners of that website about finding that article. Disclaimer: Published by Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. AATH accepts no responsibility for any claims, either expressed or implied, in this publication. The information and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of AATH, its officers, directors, staff, or members. |
Dear AATH E-Zine Readers,
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Thanks!
Chip Lutz,
Ezine Editor
Humor Research Orang-utans 'king of the grinners' — Channel 4 News - London,UK — Laughter was not developed first by humans but by our close biological cousins the apes, according to new scientific research. Scientists at the University…
Testosterone Causes Aggressive Humor? — Methuselah Foundation - Washington,DC,USA — Does humor flow from the desire of males to demonstrate their virility? Humour appears to develop from aggression caused by male hormones, according to a…
Laughter, reminisces fuel relationships — United Press International – USA — 14 (UPI) — A US social psychologist has conducted research showing that sharing a laugh with your romantic partner and reminiscing keeps the spark alive.
Research shows that laughter truly is the best medicine — Reliable Plant Magazine - Tulsa,OK,USA — Wanzer also recently collaborated on research that found aging adults who used humor more frequently reported greater coping efficacy, which led to greater…
MEMBERS in the NEWS:
Tickling the Funny Bone. The Use and Benefits of Humor in Health Care. If you follow Kathy Davis, PT, DSc, a staff physical therapist at Manor Care in Maryland, she looks like any other physical therapist—sporting a polo shirt, scrub pants, and a lab coat on her way to meet with patients.http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=45278
Allen Klein mentioned in the news...The Comic
Wonder Web site is one couple’s attempt to keep the art of joke-telling alive. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL January 20, 2008
http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/jan/20/couple8217s-business-is-a-joke-8212/
"Giggle, chuckle, cackle or snicker -- it's all good" Does
stress have your blood pressure soaring? Try snorting, giggling and cackling
like a hyena.
"Or laughing like a
chicken," suggests Lisa Wessan, a licensed social worker and certified
laughter therapist in North Chelmsford.
http://www.lowellsun.com//ci_7881285?IADID=Search-www.lowellsun.com-www.lowellsun.com
HUMOR in the NEWS:
Boost Your Willpower with a Bite to Eat — Lifehacker - San Diego,CA,USA — Laughter and conjuring up powerful memories may also help boost a person's self-control. And, some research suggests, we can improve self-control through…
Health a laughing matter — Courier Mail – Australia — IT IS a known fact that laughter is good for your health, but a recent study has shown that it is women who apparently benefit most from living life with a…
Five mental health tips — Health24.com — Cape Town,South Africa — Laughter boosts the immune system and helps the body shake off allergic reactions. Research also suggests that the mere act of anticipation may make people…
Laughing and recalling keeps the spark alive in your relationship — DailyIndia.com - Jacksonville,FL,USA — Bazzini's research indicated that sharing a laugh with your romantic partner and reminiscing about it later helps keep relationships alive…
Humor therapy for seniors — Marietta Times - Marietta,OH,USA — Bloomingdale, a professional clown since 1985, uses humor therapy as a form of exercise and a stress reducer. “I truly believe that humor works,” she said.
A Few Unique Ways to Burn Extra Calories -- NEAT (Non-Exercise ... — KCBY.com 11 - North Bend,OR,USA — A study conducted at Vanderbilt University demonstrated that real laughter will burn 10 to 20 percent more calories, which means that 10 to15 minutes of…
Be healthy and happy! — The Statesman - Kolkata,India — That laughter is good for you is nothing new, but now science believes that its benefits go beyond just easing tensions. Research has established that…
Laughter and Reminiscing Help Keep Relationships Alive — Newswise (press release) – USA Newswise — Social psychologist Doris Bazzini has conducted research showing that sharing a laugh with your romantic partner and reminiscing about it later…
OO-OO-OO TAUGHT HUMANS TO LAUGH? IT WAS THE APES... — UK Express – UK — They claimed their research proves that they learned to laugh before we did. Dr Davila Ross, a professor at Portsmouth University’s psychology department…
How your moods really can affect your health — Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland — Whatever the source of laughter, it leads to the same set of physiological changes in the body. "People who laugh heartily on a regular basis have lower…
Does Your Company Have An Attitude Problem? — Forbes - NY,USA — She offers this example: "Say your boss is generally in very good humor, but you see him one day at a meeting, and his eyes flash at you…
Movies more fun when you have company — Myrtle Beach Sun News - Myrtle Beach,SC,USA — By Susan Brink - Los Angeles Times Sharing a movie, hearing the sound of laughter or sobs in a theater as well as seeing and sensing the reactions of others…
Howling and other tips for educators — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription) - Milwaukee,WI,USA — Use humor. At one school where I was a principal, I started the tradition of leading the entire school in "howling at the moon." The day after a full moon.
Stress Less — WHOI - Peoria,IL,USA — The old saying, “Laughter is the best medicine,” holds true. It can boost the immune system and increase blood flow. Listen to a comedy routine or visit a…
Health guru Michael Roizen's next mission: Cleveland — The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA — A good laugh helps improve the immune system, and humor has a valuable effect on your memory. Get soaked: There's no better way to improve your heart health…
Scientist claims men are funnier than women — Tehran Times – Iran — Previous research has suggested women and men differ in how they use and appreciate humor, and it backs Prof Shuster's findings that suggest men are more…
Some tools to help find the route to happiness — Scripps News - Washington,DC,USA — Here are a few tools that may help: People who laugh and smile are happier and usually live longer than people who lack a sense of humor.
Other News Video — WSOCtv.com - Charlotte,NC,USA — The old saying, "Laughter is the best medicine," holds true. It can boost the immune system and increase blood flow. Listen to a comedy routine or visit a…
Students of stand-up? They're taking the mic — Scotsman - United Kingdom — Organisers are hopeful that the laughter lessons will unearth the next Billy Connolly or Craig Ferguson. But some sceptical comics insist that wit cannot be…
Love, laughter spark for youngster — Hope Star - Hope,AR,USA — CARTI is the primary radiation therapy provider in Arkansas for the treatment of pediatric cancer patients. “We had a good time at the party and I got to…
HELSINGIN SANOMAT INTERNATIONAL EDITION - HOME — Helsingin Sanomat - Helsinki,Uusimaa,Finland — The quantity of laughter decreases as illness and sorrow puts the brakes on laughter. People with whom one has grown accustomed to laugh may already be dead
Job Burnout: Easy Ways To Escape — KCCI.com - Des Moines,IA,USA — ... is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health—mentally and physically. Not only does laughter allow you to overcome stress…
They're the Little Elves That Could — AdAge.com (subscription) – USA — We are third-place players in our industry, so we are trying to differentiate ourselves through humor and humanization," he said. It appears Mr. Thacker got…
Just For Laughs: Try Getting Healthy — Evening Bulletin - Philadelphia,PA,USA — ... says Mr. McGhee, who serves as president of The Laughter Remedy, www.laughterremedy.com, and has written several books, including the Health…
Humor as a Sexual Strategy. A British professor has come to the conclusion that humor may be linked to the male hormone testosterone. Professor Sam Shuster, of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, came up with the idea of riding his unicycle. http://dev.smm.org/buzz/blog/humor_as_a_human_sexual_strategy
New club at senior center promotes health through humor. Sitting around a small table, Ethel Williams and her friends laughed over a game of "chicken foot" dominos Thursday at St. Clair Senior Citizens Center. http://dnj.midsouthnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071228/NEWS01/712280315/1002
The World of HUMOR
How to be happy — Sunday Herald - Glasgow,Scotland,UK — "Research shows regular acts of kindness, benevolence and volunteering can add significantly to our sense of well-being. Happiness creates…
Internet a great modern source — Huddersfield Examiner - Huddersfield,UK — Laughter is often said to be the best medicine and I can only say that Cranium should be handed out – along with Rapidough, Pictionary and all those other…
Job Burnout: Easy Ways To Escape — KCCI.com - Des Moines,IA,USA — ... is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health—mentally and physically. Not only does laughter allow you to overcome stress…
7 Highly Effective Habits of Happy People With Illness — American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA — How much does our attitude effect how well we deal with our illness and our level of happiness? Everyone handles the troubles in their lives in assortment…
Happiness may be good for your health — Reuters India - Mumbai,India — By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A happy heart just might be a healthier one as well, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 3000 healthy…
You, too, read in the loo? — Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA — If you check out the humor section of any chain bookstore, you'll probably find at least one entry in the "Uncle John's Bathroom Reader" series.
How To ... Be happier — Seattle Post Intelligencer – USA — Happiness is not an exit off the freeway. The only way to reach this destination is to look within yourself. Here are a few tools that may help: People who…
Lecturer claims sex and chocolate improves the brain — Preston Citizen – UK — The book recommends readers should seek not happiness, but BLISS - Body-based pleasure, Laughter, Involvement, Satisfaction and Sex - which all enable the…
News - Happiness research 2007 — Employers should focus on recognition and reward, including benefits, as well as career development to boost workplace happiness of staff.
AATH LOVES YOU (Okay, likes you a lot)! 2 Valentine Jokes to get your Heart Pumpin'
Be My Valentine
A man walks into a post
office one day and sees a middle-aged, balding man standing at the counter
methodically placing "Love" stamps on bright pink envelopes with
hearts all over them. He then takes out a perfume bottle and starts spraying
scent all over them.
His curiosity gets the better of him; he goes up to the balding man and asks him what he is doing. The man says, "I'm sending out 1,000 Valentine cards signed, 'Guess who?'"
"But why?" asks the man.
"I'm a divorce lawyer," the man replies.
I just had a dream about
it
A young woman was taking
an afternoon nap. After she woke up, she told her husband, "I just dreamed
that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine's day. What do you think it
means?"
"You'll know tonight." he said.
That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it--only to find a book entitled "The meaning of dreams".
