Can laughter really turn a bad day around—and boost your brainpower? When Guy’s feeling grumpy, Mindy takes him for a walk in the park to cheer him up. But what they find there is no ordinary stroll: a crowd of gigglers… and a very special stand-up act led by none other than Sesame Street’s Elmo! As the jokes fly and the laughs roll, Mindy reveals the latest science behind why laughter is seriously and scientifically good for you—from your brain to your belly! Will Elmo’s comedy magic turn Guy’s frown upside down? It’s the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW, and WOW in the World of scientific benefits of LAUGHTER!

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