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Submitted by PatientsEngage on 27 November 2014

4 reasons to smile:

  1. One smile can generate the same level of brain stimulation as up to 2,000 bars of chocolate. 
  2. Smiling is as stimulating as receiving up to 25,000 dollars. 
  3. Smiling can help reduce the level of stress-enhancing hormones like cortisol, adrenaline and dopamine, increase the level of mood-enhancing hormones like endorphin and reduce overall blood pressure.
  4. Smiling can make you appear to be more competent.

Its middle of the week. Did you smile today ?

4 reasons to smile:

1. One smile can generate the same level of brain stimulation as up to 2,000 bars of chocolate. 
2. Smiling is as stimulating as receiving up to 25,000 dollars. 
3. Smiling can help reduce the level of stress-enhancing hormones like cortisol, adrenaline and dopamine, increase the level of mood-enhancing hormones like endorphin and reduce overall blood pressure.
4. Smiling can make you appear to be more competent.

https://www.ted.com/talks/ron_gutman_the_hidden_power_of_smiling?language=en

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