http://www.myhyena.com Laugh Now! My Hyena Humor Health Website: Healing the world with comedy cures. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:51:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The cancer patients at the Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center have been in the news recently for participating in their own unique form of laughter therapy. Checkout the following article to find out more about how they are taking advantage of the healing power of humor. --- By Ula Ilnytzky Link to original ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/12/03/strength-through-laughter-therapy-humor-health-tip/ Most of us take humor for granted. On this thanksgiving day, how about you spend a few moments being thankful for your ability to laugh. Here's why: 1. Some people with brain damage are unable to get the punchline of a joke. Be thankful you are not one of them. 2. ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/11/27/being-thankful-for-humor-humor-health-tip/ It's spreading like a bad disease. Laughter yoga is great for your mind and does wonders for your body. Learn how it's making an impact in New Zealand. --- From: Television New Zealand Link to original article With the cost of living going up, the economy winding down and Christmas fast approaching more ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/11/19/laughter-yoga-for-in-new-zealand-humor-health-news/ The healing power of humor is not just for us normal folks. As it turns out, it can even help celebrities deal with their problems too! (heavy sarcasm) Speaking of her new role in the musical Nunsense, actress Salley Struthers speaks to how humor has helped her get through the ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/11/13/humor-saves-salley-struthers-nunsense-humor-health-news/ The University of Maryland Medical Center has done some really interesting research on the health benefits of laughter. Checkout out why belly laughs are great for your blood flow and other aspects of your health. --- By Carly Romalino Link to Original Article Laughter might not be the best medicine, but ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/11/05/belly-laughs-does-your-body-good-humor-health-tip/ Laughter yoga was back in the news this week. This story is about a businessman who decided to become a certified laughter yoga teacher. For those wanting to know more about this awesome health practice, this is for you. ---- By LAURA TODE Link Original Article When was the last time you got ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/10/29/laughter-yoga-your-ass-off-humor-health-news/ The world seems like it's falling apart. But My Hyena encourages you to handle this crazy world by learning how to laugh at it. Luckily we're not alone. Checkout this article on how humor heals in these tough times. -- By Caroline Hirsch Link To Original Article Looked out your window lately? ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/10/08/dont-jump-just-laugh-humor-health-news/ We keep telling ya, laughter is the best medicine. Here's an article written by a sociology professor on the benefits of laughter. It's a great refresher on the healing power of humor. --- By Hanns Pieper Original Article You know the saying that laughter is the best medicine? Well, it turns out that there ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/10/08/laughter-is-the-best-medicine-humor-health-news/ If you're thinking about a cheap way to keep stay healthy without pills, exotic diets, or expensive consultation, try humor therapy. Here's a great overview I found on WebMD. It's great for anyone new to our site, or for those that just want a refresher on the healing power of ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/10/01/humor-therapy-overview-humor-health-tip/ This week in our comedy podcast: Funny news on THIS WACKY WORLD - Screaming Elk, Odd Couples, Toilet Paper Science, Wacky Weirdos. Random humor on JIBBER JABBER - A new sketch comedy skit entitled The Stockbroker in Heaven, and we a comedy improve game called Letter Switch. A HUMOR HEALTH ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/10/01/humor-healing-hour-94-comedy-podcast-stock-market-humor/ I've written before how humor can help us deal with tragedy. But just recently, I came across a great article that gives real life examples of how others have used humor to deal with death, war, and natural disasters. Its inspirational and hilarious. --- By: Misty Harris Link To Original Article Whether laughter ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/09/24/humor-heals-in-dark-times-humor-health-news/ Your Mama Joke So Fat..... your-mama-By Alaska Check out this funny video joke by Alaska http://www.myhyena.com/2008/09/18/funny-video-joke-your-mama-joke-so-fat/ This week in our comedy podcast: Funny news on THIS WACKY WORLD - Dirty Stamps, Silly Signatures, Burning Loins, Crappy Hiding Place, Unusual Cross-dressing Clue . Random humor on JIBBER JABBER - A new sketch comedy skit entitled 5th Grade Exam, and a comedy improve game called Alphabet. A HUMOR ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/09/17/humor-healing-hour-92-comedy-podcast-back-to-school-humor/ Check Out This Funny Joke: Why being deaf has its benefits around family. From Crackle: Hearing Aids http://www.myhyena.com/2008/09/17/funny-joke-why-being-deaf-is-better-than-you-think/ Here's a great story I ran across about how humor is being used to combat stress at the work place. In this case, its the stressful work environment of a supermarket. --- By Liliana Castillo Link To Original Article Randy Gant uses humor to keep stress at bay for himself and his employees. Gant ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/09/17/humor-combats-work-stress-humor-health-news/ Do you think this is obvious? If so, then why do we tend to hold onto our anger? In a new study, anger of all types has been shown to be bad for our health. So, you know what we say. Laugh instead! ---- Link to Original Article The ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/09/10/anger-bad-laughter-good-humor-health-news/ Okay...this might sound odd, but lots of our stresses stem from trying to preserve some sort of image to the world. So, in order to overcome such issues, why not practice looking stupid by wearing a funny hat! (I admit, it was a slow humor health news week) ---- ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/09/05/humor-health-tip-wear-a-funny-hat/ Join us for this weeks podcast!Our comedy podcast show is broadcasted live on the internet and through phones! If you’re interested in listening in or in participating the instructions are below. Please forward this to anyone you know that may want to “play” with. You can give suggestions for our ... http://www.myhyena.com/2008/08/14/join-our-live-podcast-on-monday-102207-930pm-pst-1230am-est/ This sketch comedy skit is about three loser buddies who are recalling their stupid, funny experiences being really bad boyfriends. Download or Play Below: http://www.myhyena.com/2008/08/12/bad-boyfriends-sketch-comedy-skit/ This sketch comedy skit is a humorous twist to the old Abbott and Costello sketch, "Who's on First?". Think of it as a Rock Band version with funnier names. This sketch was performed live on Humor Healing Hour podcast #90. Download or Play Below: http://www.myhyena.com/2008/08/12/whose-on-piano-sketch-comedy-skit/