Philosophers, authors and poets fill volumes on the subject of happiness. Some people seem to live their entire lives in a state of blissful happiness, while happiness seems to elude others. The founding fathers of the United States of America believed happiness was important enough to include its mention in the Declaration of Independence. They declared that the “pursuit of Happiness” was an “unalienable Right.” But what is happiness?

We don’t stop laughing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop laughing!

Benefits associated with exercise — improved cholesterol and blood pressure, decreased stress hormones, a strengthened immune system and a healthy appetite — can be attained with regular laughter, studies now suggest.