Capture More Smile Moments
What if I told you that something as simple as a smile could transform your health—lowering stress, improving your heart health, and even boosting your immune system?
Hopefully, the collage at the top of this newsletter brought a smile to your face. It’s hard to look at smiling kids and animals without feeling a little happier, isn’t it?
Science tells us that those little moments of joy, kindness, and connection aren’t just good for your mood—they’re a boon for your body, too.
Every time you smile or laugh, your brain releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. These help relax your body, lowering your heart rate and blood pressure, and even boosting your immune system.
And here’s something surprising: smiling might just help with weight loss as well.
When we’re trying to shed pounds, we focus on eating mindfully and moving more. But sometimes progress is slow or nonexistent. Why? Stress.