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2. Stress Less
The release of endorphins in the brain also works to lower cortisol levels in your bloodstream. Cortisol is the nasty little hormone that is responsible for making you feel stressed (and can cause weight gain in the abdominal area too!) so you definitely want less of it. Try smiling next time you’re feeling particularly stressed and you might just feel more serene.