The health benefits of clowning around

[View e-mail in browser.]( [TED]( February 8, 2020 Today's TED Talk The health benefits of clowning around 7:28 minutes · TED Residency 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. [Watch now »]( Playlist of the Day [Why you should take time to play]( Why you should take time to play Play invites creativity and collaboration and can inspire you to think out of the box! Take a recess and learn about the benefits of connecting with your inner-child. [Watch »]( 9 talks · Total run time 2:03:51 download our new public speaking app Take the first step towards mastering the art of public speaking by checking out TED Masterclass, TED's newest mobile app. [Download »]( Download the TED app [App store]( [Google Play]( You are receiving this email because you've subscribed to our mailing list. Copyright © 2020 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED Talks daily email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. (Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: ) Our mailing address is: TED 330 Hudson Street 12th FloorNew York, NY 10013 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [view email in browser](