The health benefits of clowning around | Matthew A. Wilson

Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized Talk recommendations and more. 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. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where