Today (Friday) is National Smile Day, which is as good a day as any to flash those pearly whites. Not only will you be in the spirit of the holiday, you will also be doing something good for your health. Research suggests there are 10 benefits of smiling.
- Studies have found that smiling more can lead to a longer life.
- Smiling can reduce stress, whether it's a natural smile or a forced one.
- Smiling can improve your mood and make you feel happy.
- Not only will smiling make you happy, it will make others around you happy.
- Research has shown that smiling actually improves your body's immune function by making you more relaxed.
- Smiling, and especially laughing, may lower blood pressure.
- Smiling reduces pain by releasing endorphins and seratonin.
- Let's face it, smiling makes you more attractive.
- Smiling makes you appear more confident.
- Smiling can help you stay positive.