So, if laughter really is the best medicine, how healthy is the average comedian?

WHEN you think of what might be the healthiest profession, it is probably fair to say that stand-up comedians are unlikely to be at the top of the list.

Long tours round the country living on a diet of fast food and alcohol mean the nation's funny men and women could be putting themselves at risk of a whole host of health problems.

But a team of nurses is hoping to tackle this trend by carrying ou...