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Robert Provine, Psychology, on Irish Radio’s Moncrieff

Robert Provine, professor of psychology, appeared on the Irish radio station newsTalk’s Moncrieff program July 5th to discuss laughing’s purpose and its origins in human evolution. “Laughter is...

Posted: July 9, 2012, 6:49 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, on MSNBC.com

“Lin case you hadn’t noticed, people have become Lin-fatuated with the Lin-spiring rags-to-riches story of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin. He’s a regular Linternet phenomenon!” begins a...

Posted: February 24, 2012, 8:22 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, in the Washington Post

There is a growing body of research indicating that laughter may improve immune function, help lower blood pressure, boost mood and reduce stress and depression, the Washington Post reported on...

Posted: October 26, 2011, 8:38 PM