World Smile Day: Surprising health benefits of smiling

The famous smiley face was created by commercial artist Harvey Ball, from Worcester, Massachusetts in the year 1963.

Published on: Oct 07, 2022 11:12 AM IST

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World Smile Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday of October. This year, it is being observed today, October 7. It was first celebrated in 1999. This year's theme is "Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile." On the occasion, here are a few health benefits of smiling that you probably didn't know about. (Unsplash)

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Relieves Stress: Smiling releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. If you face anxiety on a regular basis then you should consider smiling more to reduce stress-induced hormones in the bloodstream. (Unsplash)

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Live Longer: Smiling more often may add more years to your life. Several studies suggest that people who are more optimistic had a longer life span. (Unsplash)

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Elevates Mood: When you are feeling low, you can try smiling and trick your mind into being in a happy state. This mind elevates your mood and put you in a better mood. (Unsplash)

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Boosts the Immune System: Smiling can promote overall health and boost your immune system. Our immune system works effectively when we are happy and smiling since it activates the neurotransmitter dopamine in your brain which increases the production of antibodies and other illness-killing cells. (Unsplash)

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Reduces Blood Pressure: Smiling may reduce blood pressure by initially increasing the heart rate and breathing and then slowly relaxing the muscle and eventually decreasing the heart rate and blood pressure. (Unsplash)