Humor and Laughter May Influence Health: II. Complementary Therapies and Humor in a Clinical Population

Mary Payne Bennett, Cecile Lengacher, Mary Payne Bennett, Cecile Lengacher

Abstract

Our results support a connection between sense of humor and self-reported physical health, however, it is difficult to determine the relationship to any specific disease process. Whereas relationships between sense of humor and self-reported measures of physical well-being appear to be supported, more research is required to determine interrelationships between sense of humor and well-being.

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Histogram represents use of various CAM therapies by women with breast cancer. Bars indicate percentage of subjects who reported use of each therapy (4).

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