There’s nothing like getting caught in a giggle loop, where the desire to laugh builds until it bursts out at a disastrous ...

Laughter padding is a common tic that you’ve probably never thought about before – but it could be undermining you. We asked experts how to tackle it. Ever noticed yourself forcing a smile as ...

They laugh differently if they’re being tickled than if they’re trying to make play last longer. And that does sound a bit like our helpless laughter and our social laughter. Genuine ...

It’s very difficult to pretend to laugh or force a guffaw - try it for yourself. It doesn’t sound genuine, does it? Image caption, The limbic system of the brain sets in motion the physical ...