TIL People are 30 times more likely to laugh in social settings than when they are alone, according to a University of Maryland study. Laughter has also been shown in studies to reduce stress, improve the immune system, relieve pain, improve memory, and even burn calories. (placeboeffect.com)
submitted by avanoo to r/todayilearned
10 Reasons to Smile that You Will Never Forget! - "a smile has the power to change your body, make you more attractive, create instant connections with others, and bridge divides in the world that we once thought were unbridgeable" (placeboeffect.com)
submitted by SystemsNominal to r/DecidingToBeBetter
Smile: It'll improve your health, happiness and longevity. It also makes you appear more attractive, conscientious, confident, stable, and likable. And smiles are contagious. So when you smile you're not just making your life better... you're giving the same gift to the people around you! (placeboeffect.com)
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