6 amazing health benefits of smiling
(Baonghean.vn) - Smiling is not only a way to express emotions but also has a very good effect on your health. Scientific studies have found that life is better when people smile. Smiling every day also helps you stay away from the doctor... Below are the effects of smiling on our short-term and long-term health.
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| Laughter increases the release of positive hormones such as endorphins (natural painkillers) and serotonin (mood-regulating hormones). When you laugh, your body produces more endorphins. These hormones have the effect of improving emotions and bringing a refreshing mood. |
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| Normally when you breathe, you breathe very shallowly. Laughing freely and loudly makes the lungs exhale continuously, which has the effect of cleaning the airways and pushing toxic gases out of the body. Next, deep inhalation increases the elasticity of the parenchyma and bronchioles, oxygen is brought into the body, preventing fibrosis of the interstitial tissues and pleura. |
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| Scientists confirm that laughter has an extremely positive and important effect on the immune system. They believe that laughter should be ranked on par with multivitamins and antibacterial soaps. With effects such as reducing stress hormones, increasing blood circulation, increasing oxygen flow through breathing, stimulating the immune system and keeping the body healthy. |
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| Laughter is just as important for heart health as it is for controlling the risk of heart attack. Studies have shown that laughter helps reduce and balance blood pressure and increases blood circulation. Because of its ability to improve circulation and increase blood oxygen levels, laughter is an ally in the fight against heart disease. |
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| Some studies have found that laughter has a positive effect on blood sugar levels. Although the mechanism behind this effect is unclear, a study conducted on a group of diabetic patients found that their blood sugar levels were more stable when watching a comedy show than when listening to a boring lecture. |
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| Laughter can even burn calories. Researchers say laughter increases energy and heart rate by 10 to 20 percent, meaning that laughing for five to seven minutes can burn 50 calories. Laughter isn’t just good for your mental health, it can also make you healthier. |
