World Smile Day: 9 health benefits of showing off your pearly whites

Stress Reduction  Smiling triggers the release of endorphins and lowers cortisol levels that helps to alleviate stress.

Improves Mood The act of smiling can boost your mood and create feelings of happiness thus, promoting a positive outlook.

Enhances Immune function A positive mindset that is fostered by smiling can support a stronger immune system.

Pain relief  Smiling releases endorphins that often act as natural pain relievers.

Better relationships  Smiling promotes social connections and helps to improve interpersonal relationships and foster trust.

Increases longevity  Studies suggest that positive emotions linked to smiling can be associated with a longer life.

Regulates blood pressure Smiling can cause an initial increase in heart rate and blood pressure. However, it is known to significantly regulate the blood pressure and make it calm and relaxed, reports Hindustan Times.

Boosts confidence  Smiling can enhance self-esteem and confidence thus, positively influencing social interactions.

Contagious Smiles and positivity are contagious. This helps to promote happiness among the people.

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