Besides making you look like you’re actually having a good time, smiling can deliver more than a few benefits that might surprise you. The simple act of smiling, as it turns out, might just be an investment in your own wellbeing. William Shakespeare said, “A smoke cures the wounding of a frown,” and, while that’s all fine and good, there’s so much more it can do as well!
Now, to celebrate your pearly whites and all the good they can do when you flash them, we’re giving you 10 non-obvious benefits of smiling. Don’t be shy and don’t over think it—just smile more.
1. Feel-Good Endorphins
One of the most obvious benefits of smiling is that it just feels good. This is because when you smile, the muscle movements of your face cause the release of endorphins, which are the neurotransmitters responsible for making you feel happy. Even if it’s a forced smile, this thing works.
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