October 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. |
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AATH in the NEWS:
Your Attitude Affects How Long You Will Live
Natural News.com - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Past president of the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Steven
M. Sultanoff, Ph.D. and clinical psychologist in Irvine, California says,…
http://www.naturalnews.com/024092.html
Humor Research:
Laughter linked to increased productivity
ABC Online - Australia
Ms Rawlings says previous research has linked job satisfaction with productivity and her findings contradict the misconception that people who enjoy…
Does a laugh a day keep heart disease away? - Healthy Cleveland
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA
Researchers at the University of Maryland Medical Center have found a connection between laughter and heart health. Dr. Michael Miller, director of the…
The science of laughter
Times Online - UK
What the research tells us, essentially, is that the brain finds something amusing when it recognises a pattern that surprises it…
Humor in the OR: a stitch in time?
The use of humor by health care professionals including perioperative nurses is widespread. Humor serves multiple purposes and provides numerous benefits. This article explores the use of humor in the perioperative setting.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSL/is_1_88/ai_n27913644/pg_1?tag=artBody;col1
MEMBERS in the NEWS:
Lighten Up!
Conde Nast Portfolio - New York,NY,USA
There's not much to laugh about in these tough economic times, with companies failing and jobs vanishing. But humor consultants, citing decades of research…
Business calendar
Grand Forks Herald - Grand Forks,ND,USA — The keynote speaker is author Janie Jasin, Victoria, Minn., who speaks “Wise Words and Lots of Laughter.” She says her purpose is to create a connection of…
Jan’s been a DocShop bride for 50 years
Daily News - Galveston County - TX,USA — Kathleen Passanisi’s talk “Managing Change by Changing your Tune,” is filled with side-splitting humor, just what the doctor ordered.
Ever-Laughing Life!
ChristianityToday.com - Carol Stream,IL,USA
Allen Klein, who lectures on healing through humor, claims that children
laugh 400 times a day while adults laugh only 15 times a day. ...
<http://www.christianitytoday.com/dispatch.html?code=featured&url=http://blog.christianitytoday.com/buildingadultministries/2008/09/everlaughing_life.html>
A good belly laugh is really nothing to joke about
Physical Education prof says humour a vital tool for learning and for staying healthy. Everyone needs a good laugh. And nobody knows that better than Billy Strean.
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/story.html?id=0b8e6d80-a2b7-4fa8-85d7-bb7b2d6f462f
HUMOR in the NEWS:
Laughter yoga to help NSW stress less
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
Laughter yoga and martial arts are among activities that will help NSW residents "stress less" during Mental Health Week, the NSW government says…
Laughter coaching is serious business
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Laurie Nathanson, CLL, or certified laughter leader in Ahwatukee, says she has been trained with the mission to create health, happiness and world peace…
Elliot: Humor helps in healing
thepaper24-7.com - Rockville,MD,USA
Elliott said she will share that message at the luncheon Sunday with her presentation "Laugh for the health of it," - one of several topics she uses…
The Best Medicine
Huffington Post - New York,NY,USA
According to numerous psychological studies, laughter improves physical and mental health. The ability to use humor has been shown to help blood flow…
Laughter through tears
Calgary Herald - AB, Canada
They believe laughter therapy -- practised and taught around the world -- will lighten our individual psychic loads. And then, if we all yuck it up together…
Ig Nobel prizes: Awards showcase humorous side of research
Boston Globe - United States
... be somber," said Marc Abrahams, editor of the science humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research, which holds the event at Harvard's Sanders Theatre.
Laughter is necessary medication for our ailing natinal health
Anderson Independent Mail - Anderson,SC,USA
You’ll be happy to hear that they’re back — just in time to provide some levity for our humor-starved nation. Two years ago, Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz…
Laughter: A fresh take on an old idea
The Punch - Lagos,Nigeria
Contrary to commonly-held beliefs, most laughter is not about humour - it is about relationships between people. A growing body of research supports the…
Politics can be funny, if we let it
Naperville Sun - naperville,IL,USA
... in the world of humor. Politics are serious stuff, but every now and then, we've had to marvel at how truly inept our leadership is across the board…
Laughter can burn calories for you
Times and Transcript - Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada
Laughter can burn calories and even help with digestion. Not bad for just a good laugh eh? And it gets better; humour is good for mental health and can even…
Want to be a leader? Here's how
Augusta Chronicle - Augusta,GA,USA
Humor used well is wonderful for you and those around you. He who laughs, lasts. 4. Polish your Negotiation Skills. People often ask me, "What is Colin…
Feel-good factor
The Sun Daily - Malaysia
RESEARCH has shown that the health benefits of laughter range from strengthening the immune system and reducing food cravings to increasing one’s threshold…
Humor helps Yuman battle rare cancer
Yuma Sun - Yuma,AZ,USA
It lies just above the soft palate, just in back of the entrance to the nasal passages, according to cancer.org/docroot/CRI/ content, cancer research…
Change is life—and opportunity
Chicago Tribune - United States
They found that the POWs who coped best had 10 critical elements of resilience in their lives, including humor, physical fitness, a role model,…
Laugh and this club laughs with you
Mirror - Royal Oak,MI,USA
... stress reduction and improved digestion, and that's a surprising effective form of exercise. "Laughter is physical, and humor is psychological," said…
Clowning around encouraged at RGH
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester,NY,USA
She sees humor as an incentive for recovery. "It provides a distraction," she says. "It helps ease that tension." Humor therapy at RGH goes beyond the…
Good Grief
Latah Eagle - Potlatch,ID,USA
Laughter is good for your health. Research has shown that positive emotions produce positive chemical changes in the body. Humor is an important tool in…
Laughter best medicine for some local agencies
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com - New Orleans,LA,USA
By Elizabeth Moore Humor is a great healer, and "Katrina Comic Relief" underscored those words at a lighthearted event at Holiday Inn in Covington on Aug…
Women Find That a Funny Thing Makes a Big Difference in Their Lives
Eastside Business Journal - Bellevue,Washington,USA
Proving that an evening of laughter really is the best medicine, Womanhood events are a research-based way to reduce stress and improve health and quality…
Laugh your way to peace, better health
Jakarta Post - Jakarta,Indonesia
Psychologist Dewi Juniarti said laughter has been proved to provide significant health and fitness benefits. "Laughter improves our immune response…
Joan Aragone column: Laughing is good for your health
Tri Valley Herald - Walnut Creek,CA,USA
A small study, but it repeats the point: Laughter is good for you. Researchers from Oak Crest Health Research Institute and Loma Linda University Health…
How to write a joke
guardian.co.uk - UK
Even professionals are never sure until they hear the reassuring sound of laughter. Or don't. ・ Train your brain to be looking for possible material…
Laughter IS the best medicine
Wausau Daily Herald - Wausau,WI,USA
Comedian Diana Jordan said she began experimenting with humor as therapy for her elderly mother, who suffered from lung problems that made it tough for her…
Laughter yoga could be just the ticket to wellness
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
Surprisingly, most laughter is generated not by humor but by "banal remarks" such as "Look, it's Andre," and "It was nice meeting you, too.
Alternative Resolutions column: Some positive attitude can chase ...
Appleton Post Crescent - WI, USA
Laugh: Laughter increases your T-cell count and boosts your immune system, releases endorphins, and lowers your blood pressure. And stress-related hormones…
Ten steps to a longer life
Canada.com - Don Mills,Ontario,Canada
Hearty laughter also reduces stress hormones and boosts the body's natural defence cells and antibodies that help fight infections…
Got a bad joke? Keep it to yourself
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
It was all in the interest of scholarly research. That's right: Humor is actually a legitimate field of study. "There's a whole little world of humor…
Ever-Laughing Life!
ChristianityToday.com - Carol Stream,IL,USA
Research reveals that people with a sense of humor have fewer symptoms of physical ailments. Norman Cousins, former editor of Saturday Review and professo…
The World of HUMOR
The Alchemy of Gratitude By: Karol Avalon
Healthy Wealthy n Wise - Kearneysville,WV,USA
Research shows that people who spend time placing photos in a scrapbook experience increased feelings of happiness as they are surrounded in joyful memories…
African American blogs offer key health communications tool
Penn State Live - PA,USA
These include describing actions that would normally be acted out, describing dances, singing lyrics and laughter. The researchers suggest that African…
Tips for healthy aging, staying young
Siouxland Business Journal - Sioux City,IA,USA
3) Laugh and have a sense of humor n 88 percent. 4) Stay in touch with your spirituality n 84 percent. 5) Be optimistic and continue looking forward to each…
Kids have a 'secret' anti-stress weapon
abc7.com –
Los Angeles,CA,USA
Research was conducted to determine if the use of play therapy mediums in a stress management program for corporate employees has a positive effect on their…
More active, emotionally stable people live longer, study says
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
Most people know that happiness and an active lifestyle lead to good health. In a similar 2003 study, also published in Psychosomatic Medicine…
Has your office become too casual?
CNN - USA
The humor that you find edgy but others could perceive as racist, sexist or any other form of offensive should just be left to private conversations between…
Men, women happiest at different times in life, study finds
Ventura County Star - Camarillo,CA,USA
Recent research by The Journal of Happiness Studies discovered that men and women differ greatly in their happiest years. The survey concluded that men tend…
