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7 Quick Ways to Relieve Stress
Washingtonian: There’s some truth to this common phrase. People who smile while performing a stressful task are more likely to have lower heart rates afterward, according to a recent study published in Psychological Science. That
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Post-Olympic Blues? 10 Ways To Achieve ‘Personal Life’ Best
The Huffington Post: There will be few people today who aren’t going to miss the feel-good factor of the Games. If you weren’t moved to tears by the achievements of medal winners, broken by the
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Smiling Could Help With Stress: Study
Huffington Post: If you’re feeling stressed, maybe the best thing you can do is crack a smile. New research shows that smiling — and especially genuine smiling (where your eyes and mouth muscles are engaged)
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One Thing Anyone Can Do to Get Instantly Happier
Reader’s Digest: There are quirky New York City moments—for example, commuting on a crowded subway next to a man clipping his fingernails—that, even as a lifelong New Yorker, really get to me. But according to
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Why you should grin and bear life’s problems – it’s good for the heart
Daily Mail: Grinning and bearing it gets us through many of life’s tricky situations. But researchers have found smiling really does help reduce stress – and boost the health of the heart. A study from
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Quick Tip: Relieve Stress By Faking It
Men’s Fitness: When it comes to smiling, “fake it until you make it” may be the best way to relieve stress, according to a new study. Smiles are highly visible signs of happiness, but researchers
