The power of laughter
31Every year, the first Friday of October is celebrated as World Smile Day. The origin of this holiday is associated with the name of the American artist Harvey Ball, who created the famous “smiley” symbol in 1963. The motto of the holiday is: “Do only good deeds. Make at least one person smile.”
Of course, it is said that “Laughter is life,” but can a simple smile be so effective?
Smiling is a source of happiness
When we laugh, the muscles that become active in our body send only positive signals to our brain, improving our mood. Even a fake smile can lift our spirits.
Smiling and longevity
Scientific studies have shown that, like laughter, a sincere smile can also extend our life. Happiness is the key to health and longevity, and smiling is an easy way to achieve it.
The effect of a smile that passes from one person to another
People are able to perceive the emotions of others. By smiling, you can make others feel the same way.
Effect on the pressure
Smiling and laughter increase your heart rate and breathing, which helps lower blood pressure.
Different types of smiles
French doctor Duchenne Boulogne identified 19 types of smiles. Only 6 of them are associated with joy. Others can express different emotions, such as embarrassment or sadness.
Effect on rejuvenation
When you smile, you activate from 5 to 53 of your facial muscles, which helps them stay active and keep your face youthful.
The attractiveness of smiling
Scientific studies have shown that women who smile without makeup are more attractive to men than women who do not smile but have perfect makeup. Surprisingly, women smile more often than men: men - on average 8 times, women - 62 times.
Smiling is a simple but effective way to improve your mood, health, and relationships with other people. If you can, try to smile more often, and the results you are looking for will not be long in coming!
Selbinyaz Amanova, teacher of the Turkmenabat Agroindustrial Secondary Vocational School of the S.A. Nyyazov State University of Higher Education
