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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
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Smiling during stress may help the heart
United Press International: People who smile even though they don’t feel like it had lower heart beat levels, U.S. researcher suggest. Psychological scientists Tara Kraft and Sarah Pressman of the University of Kansas conducted a
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Can You Guess These Athletes’ Nationalities?
Slate: Watching the Summer Olympics can be confusing; there are people of more nationalities in one place than you’d see in a Coke commercial. Depending on the sport, it can be hard to tell where
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Si vous vous sentez stressé, souriez ! (If you feel stressed, smile!)
Le Figaro: Un sourire, même forcé, abaisse le rythme cardiaque pendant une activité stressante, révèle une étude américaine. Les scientifiques avaient déjà révélé l’effet relaxant d’un sourire, mais l’on pensait celui-ci réservé au «vrai sourire»
