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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Oct 24, 3:21 PM
Smiling regularly good for your mood and health, study reveals
It can affect one’s level of cortisol.
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Smiling regularly good for your mood and health, study reveals
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What happened It can affect one’s level of cortisol.
The headline split The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) frames it as "Smiling regularly good for your mood and health, study reveals". The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) frames it as "This every-day action good for your health, study suggests".
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Oct 24, 5:23 PM
Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health
Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better. And rather than wait for a reason to smile, just making the physical change of lit...
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Arab NewsNews report · Oct 24, 5:18 PM
Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health
Regular smiling can enhance mood and health by reducing stress hormones and boosting positive brain chemicals. It is culturally perceived differently around the world.
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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Oct 24, 2:57 PM
Study suggest smiling good for your health
Laugh in the face of what ails you.
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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Oct 24, 2:46 PM
This every-day action good for your health, study suggests
It is a coping strategy with some patients suffering depression or anxiety.
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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Oct 24, 2:46 PM
This every-day action good for your health, study suggests
It is a coping strategy with some patients suffering depression or anxiety.
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