May 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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MEMBERS in the NEWS:
Laughter is good medicine for soul, cancer group says. PLEASANT PRAIRIE - With the world seeming so out of sorts with the war, the high prices of gas and groceries, people losing their homes in foreclosure - it's tough to find something to laugh about these days.
Experts: Laughter really is the best medicine — KOMO - Seattle,WA,USA — Chip Lutz is the laughter leader trainer with the World Laughter Tour, an organization that strives to lead the world to health, happiness and peace through
A hearty laugh has never hurt anyone — Enid News & Eagle - Enid,OK,USA — They also record their results to add to the growing body of laughter research. The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (aath.org), formed in 1987
Using Humor to Maximize Learning. Mary Kay Morrison
http://iae-pedia.org/Using_Humor_to_Maximize_Learning
Humor—an Assessment FUNdamental. Mary Kay Morrison
More then half our students admit to test anxiety. We know that reducing that anxiety improves student performance. While not every teacher can tell a joke, nearly every experienced teacher has a bag of tricks for lightening things up to improve learning.
http://www.glencoetradeandtechzine.com/CMS/2008/04/08/humor%e2%80%94an-assessment-fundamental
Tony Trunfio, an assistant professor of health at SUNY Cortland, will offer a comedian’s glimpse at teaching, students and education titled “Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backwards http://readme.readmedia.com/news/show/The-19th-Annual-Celebration-Of-Teaching-Planned-For-May-7-At-SUNY-Cortland/119357
Minnesota Cancer Survivor To Receive Cinderella-Like New York Prom ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA - Thanks to Mandi's penpal and fellow cancer survivor Saranne Rothberg,
founder of the ComedyCures Foundation www.comedycures.org,
http://www.prweb.com/releases/ComedyCures/cancer/prweb861694.htm
A hearty laugh has never hurt anyone. Enid News & Eagle - Enid,OK,USA
The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (aath.org), formed in
1987, is a group of health care professionals and researchers seeking to
“advance ...
http://www.enidnews.com/features/local_story_114004728.html?keyword=secondarystory
Promoting the power of laughter — "Nurse helps patients through good humor" (PDF)
HUMOR in the NEWS:
Friendship, laughter and healing. Danielle Green, News Co-Editor
A lecture by the famed physician and clown Patch Adams began at 7 p.m. in King Chapel on Wed. April 9. He was introduced by Barbara Christie-Pope, Associate Professor of Biology, who spoke about the efforts within the Cornell community to have an undergraduate program whose students are taught the importance of health care through humanities and social sciences. She then presented Adams to the full house of listeners. http://thecornellian.com/archives/viewarticle.php?viewID=913
World Laughter Day - Sunday, May 4th, 2008 - You'll never believe ... — Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada —... in a bid to bring a little more laughter to Canadians' lives for better health, greater zest and of course, heartier happiness with the deliciou
Humor in the workplace. What’s appropriate? — NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - USA — Research has shown that there is a distinctive difference in the health benefits of positive and negative humor. Positive humor as outlined above has
Music and merriment fuels British drivers — Easier (press release) - Chester,UK — Laughter, especially, is linked to the production of endorphins which will help drivers when in difficult driving situations such as traffic jams or bad
Laugh for the health of it — Connecticut Post - Bridgeport,CT,USA — recent research said laughter can reduce stress, burn calories, increase oxygen intake, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system and increase blood
Festival will highlight importance of laughter — Victoria Star - Grand Falls,NB,Canada — "It's been proven that laughter isn't just fun and enjoyable, it's good for our health. There are many benefits to laughter. When we laugh, we alleviate
Laughter is the best medicine — WSBT-TV - South Bend,IN,USA — By Tiffany Griffin Ass CBS reports, laughter holds many health benefits and now scientists are figuring out why. It's no joke — laughing can improve your
Healthy Difference On 'Today's THV At 5': Is Laughter The Best ... — Today's THV - Little Rock,AR,USA — Research has shown laughing can boost the immune system. It also helps the heart by relaxing blood vessels. Now scientists have found laughter can influence
Scientist Discover New Health Benefits With Laughing — KUTV - Salt Lake City,UT,USA — Now, in a new study, scientists have discovered why laughter can improve health. The research from the study was presented at the American Physiological
Just anticipating a good laugh can help you fight stress — DailyIndia.com - Jacksonville,FL,USA — London, Apr 8:It is often said that 'laughter is the best medicine', and now, a new research has proved this notion a little further, by showing that a
Humor -- health link even in death — United Press International - USA — WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 10 (UPI) -- Studies show humor can help boost health, but it may also be key in assisting the terminally ill
Laughter shakti to the fore — South Asian Focus - Brampton,Ontario,Canada — Laughter leader Sue Bhanot and her husband Ash showing Laughter Yoga truly is a lot of fun... and yields multiple health benefits.
Humour plays vital role in most serious healthcare settings — Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India — Humour also helped them to bond with other healthcare professionals and provide mutual support, shared laughter nurtured a sense of community
What Science Says About the Healing Power of Laughter -- and How ... — PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA — Laughter is really some of the best medicine, according to a range of scientific research. Here are the essentials, and how The Sedona Method -- led by Hale
Laugh away stress with National Humor Month — Quad (subscription) - West Chester,PA,USA — Laughter has many therapeutic effects that can improve the quality of life, and currently is being explored by health and medical professionals
Foreclosures, Job Loss and the Need for Nonsense — NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) – USA — Probably one of the best things you can do for both your physical and mental health is laugh your head off. Laughter is actually a potent ‘medicine’ that
Health Alert: Benefits Of Laughter — CBS 3 - Philadelphia,PA,USA — Now researchers are finding the simple anticipation of laughter can also help reduce stress. Go ahead laugh out loud, it's good for you.
Laugh Your Way To Better Health — CBS 4 - Miami,FL,USA — It's no joke that laughing can improve your health. That may be why laughter clubs are sprouting up around the country. At Synergy Yoga in South Beach
Laughter really is the best medicine (even if you have to fake it) — Nevada Appeal - Carson City,NV,USA — He reasoned that anyone can laugh without reason, so he combined laughter exercises and yoga breathing as a group exercise. He found there were health
Laughter working in the workplace — TVNZ - New Zealand — And new research shows we are doing it more and more at work, and that is not a bad thing. A Wellington company that is behind some of the bigges
Leveraging Playfulness — Human Resource Executive Online - Horsham,PA,USA — HR leaders should ensure that fun events are linked to corporate achievements -- and make sure the humor is not hurtful in any way
The World of HUMOR
Physical activity reduces stress — NHS Choices - London,England,UK — This scores responses to 12 questions about participants’ general level of happiness, experience of depressive and anxiety symptoms, and sleep disturbance
Joy is infectious — Etalaat - Srinagar,Jammu and Kashmir,India — As rightly said no two persons are alike so aren’t the ways how people define happiness and sadness or for that matter, anything else
Ethics, risk and laughter keys to success — Oak Brook Business Ledger - Oak Brook,IL,USA —... business include a commitment to ethical standards, embracing the entrepreneurial spirit, taking risks and having fun, said an area health care leader
Anticipating mirth lowers stress hormones — United Press International - USA —... laugh we can do a lot with our physiology to stay well," study lead researcher Dr. Lee Berk of the Oak Crest Health Research Institute, in Loma Linda
Cut Stress by Anticipating Laughter? — WebMD – USA — Imagine your stomach jiggling, as if you are starting to laugh. You may have just taken a step toward reducing stress hormone levels
Workplace Coach: Learning what it takes to manage Millennials will ... — Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA — They will thrive in a culture where humor and blowing off steam now and then (positively) is encouraged. One of their big challenges, howeve
Many Americans struggling in life, survey finds — Reuters – USA — O: Quote, Profile, Research). The survey of more than 100000 people is an unprecedented in-depth look at the health, wealth and happiness of the US
Other Things Going On
We are happy to announce that the registration for the 8th International Summer School and Symposium on Humour and Laughter, from the 23rd to 28th of June, 2008 is now open. In fact the deadline for early registration is March 20th. Details and the registration procedure can be found at http://www.humoursummerschool.org/08/
