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Laughter Really is Medicine! Featured

Laughter Really is Medicine!
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Guest(s)
Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D.
Topic
Humor, Healthy Skin and Helpful Tips
Topic Info
We've all heard the saying, "Laughter is the Best Medicine!" The world's leading Humorologist, Dr. Paul McGhee joins the show to provide some science to back that up. He has spent 22 years conducting basic research on humor and laughter as it relates to health and has authored 13 books on humor.
Guest Info
The Laughter Remedy was created by Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D. Paul was a pioneer in humor research, laying the groundwork for the current interest in the health benefits of humor. After receiving his Ph.D. in developmental psychology in 1968, he spent 22 years conducting basic research on humor and laughter while teaching at the university level. He is internationally known for his own humor research, and has published over 50 scientific articles and has authored 13 books on humor, including his latest, "Humor: The Lighter Path to Resilience and Health."
Book Title
Humor: The Lighter Path to Resilience and Health
Host
Dr. David Friedman
Original Air Date
6 / 24 / 2010