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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. It goes without saying that having a good sense of humor is a desirable quality ...

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 ...

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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

There are many different types of humor. Depending on your age, your lifestyle and what kind of mood you’re in, you might find one much funnier than the others. But not every joke can be explained.

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, ...

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, ...