In my last post, I described a study that found a link between unhealthy (or maladaptive) humor styles and depression. The study also showed that this relationship has a likely genetic basis. While ...

The creator of Bluntcards says out loud what many of us keep buried deep inside, turning sharp irony into innocent-looking, retro-style cards that say far more than you’d expect at first glance.

It goes without saying that having a good sense of humor is a desirable quality. It also can serve as a window into one’s true personality, for better or worse. According to psychologist Alberto ...

Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have higher levels of 'body appreciation' than those who use self-deprecating humor, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Researchers found that in long-term relationships, men tell more jokes than women and think their jokes are funnier. Getty Images/Tetra images RF If you want your relationship with a man to last, it’s ...

In today’s high-pressure business environment, leadership demands more than operational excellence or strategic foresight. It requires emotional intelligence, authenticity and the ability to build ...

British-accented humor comes in two distinct forms this weekend with the debuts of Apple TV+’s “The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin” (streaming March 1) and HBO’s “The Regime” (9 p.m.

Life can feel pretty routine sometimes. Wake up, grab a coffee, get through work, make dinner, repeat. Most of the time, we barely pause long enough to notice what’s going on around us. Thankfully, ...

“A couple of Stanford business school professors decide to write a book about humor” sounds like the beginning of a joke. After all, academics aren’t known for being hilarious, and let’s face it, ...

At the end of a job interview, the interviewer asks the applicant, who just graduated from college, "So what starting salary are you looking for?" The applicant responds, "About $150,000 a year, ...

Comedian Bill Burr doesn’t take himself nearly as seriously as some folks do. The 55-year-old “comic’s comic” has raised a few hackles and offended many delicate sensibilities with observational humor ...