How to De-Stress—Instantly
August 7, 2012
Cosmopolitan:
Completely stressed out? Take a sec to smile. No, seriously.
According to new research from the University of Kansas, grinning helps you relax when you’re stressed.
In the study, researchers split participants into three groups. Each group was trained to recreate a different facial expression by holding chopsticks in their mouths. One group held their sticks in a way that created a neutral expression, another used them to create a standard smile, and the last group used them to create a genuine smile.
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