Smiling is great therapy, especially for a Monday! Also, it's National Smile Day! Here's some interesting info about smiling according to an article from NBC news:
A smile spurs a chemical reaction in the brain, releasing certain hormones including dopamine and serotonin. “Dopamine increases our feelings of happiness. Serotonin release is associated with reduced stress. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression and aggression," says Dr. Gupta (a neurologist from IGEA Brain and Spine). “Low levels of dopamine are also associated with depression."
Apparently you can even trick your brain by faking a smile! Very cool! Try it today!
Smiling is great therapy, especially for a Monday! Also, it's National Smile Day! Here's some interesting info about smiling according to an article from NBC news:
A smile spurs a chemical reaction in the brain, releasing certain hormones including dopamine and serotonin. “Dopamine increases our feelings of happiness. Serotonin release is associated with reduced stress. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression and aggression," says Dr. Gupta (a neurologist from IGEA Brain and Spine). “Low levels of dopamine are also associated with depression."
Apparently you can even trick your brain by faking a smile! Very cool! Try it today!
Smiling is great therapy, especially for a Monday! Also, it's National Smile Day! Here's some interesting info about smiling according to an article from NBC news:
A smile spurs a chemical reaction in the brain, releasing certain hormones including dopamine and serotonin. “Dopamine increases our feelings of happiness. Serotonin release is associated with reduced stress. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression and aggression," says Dr. Gupta (a neurologist from IGEA Brain and Spine). “Low levels of dopamine are also associated with depression."
Apparently you can even trick your brain by faking a smile! Very cool! Try it today!
