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What Is So Great About Your Smile?

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 Did you know that more than 30% of us smile more than 20 times a day and less than 14% of us smile less than 5 times a day?  But Children smile as many as 400 times per day! It actually takes more effort (and muscles) for your body to frown than to smile.  Frowning sends a signal to your brain that something is wrong and this leads to stress.  Researchers have proved that smiling is like a natural, feel good, antidepressant.  Your body immediately releases endorphins when you smile, even when you force it. This sudden change in […]