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Play is not just for kids. Science shows that play is central to human life—and too little of it can have serious health consequences.

How the brain reacts when hearing - or telling - a joke - Exclusive book extract by Wulliam Hartston

Photo by Evgeny Atamanenko/Shutterstock From choosing houseplants to the proper chairs, science has a lot to teach us about creating joyful spaces that promote healing and togetherness. When Susan Froetschel, a mystery writer, moved from Washington, D.C., to East Lansing, Michigan, for her husband’s teaching job, she had only a week to find their new home. Her real-estate broker was certain she had the perfect house. It was in the location Susan wanted—just blocks from the town’s main str...