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Sometimes it can be hard to look on the bright side of things. While we can\u2019t always choose how we feel, we can try and change how we react to it. Studies suggest that the benefits of smiling are still present, even if you\u2019re upset. As it turns out, meeting the world with a grin might be the best thing you can do. Here are five ways smiling more might make a difference in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. You Can Fake It \u2018til You Make It.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might think that smiling when you\u2019re unhappy won\u2019t get you anywhere, but research has shown that it can actually improve your mood. Physiologist Paul Eckman measured the brain activity of students who were smiling genuinely and compared it to another set of students who were told<\/em> to smile. He found that the pleasure centers of the brain lit up in comparable ways in both sets of students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Better Than a Stress Ball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stress can take a serious toll on your body. A researcher at the University of California, Irvine measured how a stress-inducing task affected people\u2019s heart rate. She found that participants who smiled after the task was complete saw a faster reduction in heart rate compared to those who didn\u2019t. And unlike most stress relievers, it doesn\u2019t cost you anything to smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Look Good, Feel Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want someone to think you\u2019re confident, there\u2019s nothing better than a smile. It shows that you\u2019re comfortable, happy, and approachable, which is great in social situations. If you\u2019re at a job interview, a party, or meeting someone for the first time, don\u2019t forget to show off those pearly whites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Turn Back the Clock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking younger isn\u2019t really about age, it\u2019s about conveying a vitality that some people feel they lose as they get older. But that energy doesn\u2019t have to disappear. A study by Berlin\u2019s Max Planck Institute showed participants several pictures of smiling people. When they were asked to compare them to several pictures of neutral expressions, most of the participants thought the smiling group looked younger. If you\u2019re concerned you\u2019ve lost your youthful glow, a smile could help you find it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. A Smile a Day\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study by the Loma Linda University School of Medicine\u2019s Department of Clinical Immunology found that smiling boosted the immune system by increasing the number of white blood cells in the body. It might be an overstatement to say laughter is the best medicine, but if the research is to be believed it may very well help stave off infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your smile can make a massive difference in nearly every part of your life. It can make you look younger, feel better, and even help you fight off disease! If you\u2019re worried that your whites aren\u2019t quite so pearly, consider talking to a cosmetic dentist<\/a> about making some corrections. They\u2019ll be able to give you the grin you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. George T. Philip is a family and cosmetic dentist with nearly two decades of experience. Dr. Philip forms a close bond with his patients and takes the time to listen to all their needs. He treats all age groups, so no matter your issue he\u2019ll be happy to help you however he can. If you need a little help with your smile, Dr. Philip can be reached at his website<\/a>, or by phone at (972) 285-6144<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sometimes it can be hard to look on the bright side of things. While we can\u2019t always choose how we feel, we can try and change how we react to it. Studies suggest that the benefits of smiling are still present, even if you\u2019re upset. As it turns out, meeting the world with a grin might be the best thing you can do. Here are five ways smiling more might make a difference in your life. 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