Good humor On every May 7, world day of laughter, let us remember that “what is proper to man” is good for health in particular because it reduces stress. Laughter therapies are also intended to derive all the benefits. But laughing and making people laugh is not for everyone. Having a sense of good humor is also being able to mobilize cognitive abilities to perceive what is funny in a situation that is not necessarily funny at first. In October 2016, a cognitive psychology professor explained to us why humor is good for mental health, brings well-being and shows a rather optimistic nature. Good Humor holds an important place in our lives. We look for it at all ages and in all cultures, whether listening to a humorous column in the morning, exchanging a well-thought-out tweet or joking with a colleague at work. Historically, humor was viewed in a rather negative light by psychologists, who could see it as contempt, a mark of superiority of the individual or a defense mechanism ai...