6 amazing health benefits of smiling
(Baonghean.vn) - A smile is not only a means of expressing emotions but also has very positive effects 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 pain-relieving hormones) and serotonin (mood-regulating hormones). While laughing, your body produces more endorphins. These hormones have a positive effect on your mood, bringing about a feeling of well-being. |
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| Normally, when you breathe, you breathe very shallowly. Laughing freely and loudly causes the lungs to exhale continuously, effectively clearing the airways and expelling toxins from the body. This is followed by deep inhalation, which increases the elasticity of the lung tissue and bronchioles, allowing oxygen to enter the body and preventing adhesions in the interstitial tissues and pleura. |
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| Scientists assert that laughter has an incredibly positive and important effect on the immune system. They suggest that laughter should be considered on par with taking multivitamins and using antibacterial soap. Its benefits include reducing stress hormones, improving blood circulation, increasing oxygen flow through breathing, stimulating immune system activity, and keeping the body healthy. |
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| Laughter is just as important for cardiovascular health as it is for controlling the risk of heart attack. Studies have shown that laughter helps lower and balance blood pressure and improve blood circulation. Thanks to its ability to improve circulation and increase blood oxygen levels, laughter is an ally in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. |
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| Several studies have found that laughter has a positive impact on blood sugar levels. While the exact mechanism is unclear, experiments conducted on a group of diabetic patients showed that their blood sugar levels were more stable when watching a comedy show compared to listening to a boring lecture. |
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| Laughter can even burn calories. Researchers say laughter increases energy and raises heart rate by 10-20%, meaning that laughing for 5-7 minutes can burn 50 calories. Laughter not only has mental benefits, but laughing more will make you healthier. |
