Everyone loves the quote “laughter is the best medicine,”
In fact, smiling can boost your mood and even your immune system. Keep reading for more fascinating facts about our smiles.
When you smile, great things can happen—for your appearance and your health.
Psychologists have found that even if you’re
in bad mood, you can instantly lift your spirits by forcing yourself to smile.
Boosts your immune system:Smiling really can improve your physical
health, too. Your body is more relaxed when you smile, which contributes to
good health and a stronger immune system.
People who smile more tend to get sick less. Smiling boosts the immune
system and can protect you from maladies such as the flu and cold. When you
smile, there is also a noticeable reduction in your blood pressure
Your body immediately releases
endorphins when you smile, even when you force it. This sudden change in
mood will help you feel better and release stress.
· .Smile is contagious:.
It makes you and those around you smile.
Universal sign of Happiness: While hand shakes, hugs, and bows all have varying
meanings across cultures, smiling is known around the world and in all
cultures it is a sign of happiness and acceptance.
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Smiling lifts the face, making you look
younger and more approachable, whereas frowns or scowls can be aging and are often
interpreted as a cues to “stay away.” If you want to put people at ease in your
presence… then show off your grin..
Smile relieves stress: Your body immediately releases endorphins
when you smile, even when you force it. This sudden change in mood will help
you feel better and release stress.
Smile use 5 to 53 muscles:: Just smiling can require your body to use up to 53 muscles,
but some smiles only use 5 muscle movements.
Most easily recognizable facial expression: People can recognize smiles from up to 300
feet away, making it the most easily recognizable facial expression.