the effects of smiling

Science…ACTIVATE!! It has been proven by science dudes who do science things that smiling can have a slight effect on your mood. The action of smiling has been proven to cause a release of mood chemicals in your brain. “A simple smile can trigger the release of neural communication boosting neuropeptides as well as mood-boosting neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. How many smiles have been described as having the power to lighten up the room? While it is certainly a beautiful sentiment, it carries a hint of truth. Smiling not only has the power to elevate your mood, but it can also change the moods of others and make things happier. The part of your brain that is responsible for your controlling the facial expression of smiling is an unconscious automatic response area. Meaning that smiling can be completely unconscious, particularly when it comes to our habit of mimicking another person’s smile. Yes, it is scientifically proven that smiles are “contagious!” –verywellmind.com, top 10 reasons to smile every day. 

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