Name: Sophie Scott explores the benefits - and dangers - of laughing
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Description: It's not just a laughing matter - laughter benefits our minds, our relationships and our bodies. Neuroscientist Sophie Scott explains how.

Why do humans laugh?

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It's not just a laughing matter - laughter benefits our minds, our relationships and our bodies. Neuroscientist Sophie Scott explains how.

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Originally published on 12 April 2021

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Why do humans laugh?