Murray Grossan, an ENT-otolaryngologist in Los Angeles points to the science of psychoneuroimmunology (the study of how the brain is connected to the immune system), asserting that it has been shown “over and over again” that depression weakens your immune system, while happiness on the other hand has been shown to boost our body’s resistance. In other words, smiling can trick your brain into believing you’re happy which can then spur actual feelings of happiness. ![]() “Low levels of dopamine are also associated with depression.” Fake It Till You Make It ![]() Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression and aggression,” says Dr. Serotonin release is associated with reduced stress. “Dopamine increases our feelings of happiness. Isha Gupta a neurologist from IGEA Brain and Spine explains, a smile spurs a chemical reaction in the brain, releasing certain hormones including dopamine and serotonin. It’s a pretty backwards idea, isn’t it? Happiness is what makes us smile how can the reverse also be true? The fact is, as Dr. Science has shown that the mere act of smiling can lift your mood, lower stress, boost your immune system and possibly even prolong your life. ![]() ![]() But there’s actually good reason to turn that frown upside down, corny as it sounds. Ever had someone tell you to cheer up and smile? It’s probably not the most welcomed advice, especially when you’re feeling sick, tired or just plain down in the dumps.
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