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Is laughter really the best medicine?

Is laughter really the best medicine?
BBC Health Friday 26 June 2026, 05:27 UTC 1 min read
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Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.

Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
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