The health benefits of clowning around

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As a medical clown, TED Resident Matthew A. Wilson takes the old adage that laughter is the best medicine very seriously. In this heartwarming talk, he shares glimpses of how clowning around can help patients (and medical staff) navigate stressful situations — with no side effects.

 

This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by our editors on the home page.