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Why is smiling good for your health?
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Dr. Robert Greeranswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
Endorphins: If you are smiling, I hope you are happy. When you are ;your brain releases chemicals (good ones) that improve almost all aspects of health.Factoid: fewer muscles to smile than frown;keep smiling.
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