According to new research and a recently published book, humour is a serious tool in our wellbeing arsenal. A good laugh is more than a light diversion – it can enhance both physical and mental health, spark creativity and help us survive life’s toughest moments. The 29-year-old says embracing “a childlike wonderment and a wide-eyedness” – fractured ankle or not – encourages humour and laughter. If there’s something in the newspaper he finds funny, he cuts it out and keeps it in his laughter book, or he’ll write down a funny item from the radio. Whenever he’s feeling down, he looks at his laughter book.

Source: The Irish Times April 11, 2026 20:16 UTC