Is smiling a healthy practice?

Ever wonder what happens to our brain when we're smiling or see a smile? Here's some research ... Smiling leads to decrease in the stress-induced hormones that negatively affect your physical and mental health, say the latest studies: ... Practice to activate both your mouth corners and your eye sockets. read more

Smiling is a healthy practice and you can boost your mood just by doing so. When you smile at someone else that person tends to smile back. A smile can let someone know that you're friendly and approachable. read more

Practice smiling in front of the mirror. Here is something I’ve done for almost a few years in the morning: Stand in front of the mirror and smile. Practice to activate both your mouth corners and your eye sockets. You will know whenever your smile is genuine, because you will immediately feel happy and relaxed. read more

How Smiling Affects Your Brain. Each time you smile, you throw a little feel-good party in your brain. The act of smiling activates neural messaging that benefits your health and happiness. For starters, smiling activates the release of neuropeptides that work toward fighting off stress (3). read more