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Lower Heart Rate:
Smiling slows the heart and
relaxes the body.People
who smile and laugh often
are less likely to develop
heart disease. Smiling also
temporarily reduces blood
pressure.
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Better Mood:
Endorphins lift your mood.
Feeling down? Slap a smile
on your face, even if it isn’t
entirely genuine at first, and
turn your entire day around
with something simple,
easy to do, and free.
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Contagious:
Around 50% of people
smile back. This spreads
the health benefits
throughout those around
you and it comes back to
you several times as well.
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Longevity:
People who smile more
often live longer too,
around 7 years longer than
most according to one
study. It releases stress,
helps the heart, and much
more to keep you healthy
longer.
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Kill Pain:
Smiling and laughter both
have been shown to lessen
pain. They release
endorphins that lift our
moods, but many of these
act as natural painkillers
too.