All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 October The science of smiling The science of smiling 15/10/2020 | 3 MINS They say ΓÇÿa smile is happiness you find right under your noseΓÇÖ and thereΓÇÖs no denying when we smile, we elevate our mood and the mood of those around us. In challenging times like these, the act of smiling can be a conscious choice to stay positive and motivated. As Mother Teresa once said, ΓÇ£we shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.ΓÇ¥ While weΓÇÖre born with the ability to smile, studies show that as we age, we smile less often. But smiling and laughter have numerous health benefits, including reducing blood pressure and pain, decreasing depression, boosting the immune system and staying young. A simple smile can release those all-important endorphins that result in a feeling of wellbeing. Dr Lynden Miles from LITΓÇÖs School of Psychological Sciences has investigated the science behind a smile, and notes that while we can smile to hide feelings of frustration and embarrassment, smiles are universally recognised as expressions of joy and happiness.
All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 October The science of smiling The science of smiling 15/10/2020 | 3 MINS They say ΓÇÿa smile is happiness you find right under your noseΓÇÖ and thereΓÇÖs no denying when we smile, we elevate our mood and the mood of those around us.
In challenging times like these, the act of smiling can be a conscious choice to stay positive and motivated.
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As Mother Teresa once said, ΓÇ£we shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.ΓÇ¥ While weΓÇÖre born with the ability to smile, studies show that as we age, we smile less often.
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But smiling and laughter have numerous health benefits, including reducing blood pressure and pain, decreasing depression, boosting the immune system and staying young.
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A simple smile can release those all-important endorphins that result in a feeling of wellbeing.
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Dr Lynden Miles from LITΓÇÖs School of Psychological Sciences has investigated the science behind a smile, and notes that while we can smile to hide feelings of frustration and embarrassment, smiles are universally recognised as expressions of joy and happiness.
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