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I don't know what to do with myself besides sit here and smile?
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Smiles are good: Nothing wrong with sitting and smiling. Studies have shown that the act of smiling activates the part of the brain associated with feeling happy as well. Botox injections and loss or the ability to smile with your eyes has been shown to reduce activity in the section of the brain associated with feeling happy.
Answered 6/24/2014
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