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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Terry Tang

Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health

Be Well Smile - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

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 literally turning that frown upside down could impact emotions, according to experts.

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