Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You laugh every single day. But do you know what it's actually doing to your brain, your body and your relationships?
Professor Sophie Scott, neuroscientist, Fellow of the Royal Society and stand-up comedian, joins Sarah Ann for one of the most joyful and fascinating conversations Live Well Be Well has ever had.
Full episode out now — search 'Live Well Be Well' on YouTube & Spotify 👇
#laughter #neuroscience #wellbeing #livewellbewell
You laugh every single day. But do you know what it's actually doing to your brain, your body and your relationships?
Professor Sophie Scott, neuroscientist, Fellow of the Royal Society and stand-up comedian, joins Sarah Ann for one of the most joyful and fascinating conversations Live Well Be Well has ever had.
Full episode out now — search 'Live Well Be Well' on YouTube & Spotify 👇
#laughter #neuroscience #wellbeing #livewellbewell
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