Does "Sense of Humor" play any role in health and disease?

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Karl Pfeifer

An unrelenting penchant for superiority humor and harmful practical jokes could be manifestations of a personality disorder. Avoidance of, or adverse reactions to, laughter and humor in social settings can be a sign of gelotophobia. A twisted sense of humor with inappropriate laughter can be an early sign of dementia.

Arvind Singh

Yes, it improves physical and mental health.

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