A smile, even a fake one, can help reduce your stress levels.
In this episode of the AXA Research Files, science presenter Greg Foot travels to the University of Irvine in California to look at new research into whether people who smile more are healthier and happier than those who don’t smile so much.
Greg meets and chats to AXA-supported researchers Sarah Pressman and Enzo Tagliazucchi to find out more.
Surprisingly, Greg discovers that even faking or pretending to smile still sends a message to the brain that will have some of the same physiological benefits as real smiling.
We talked to Sarah Pressman in more detail about her research. You can find that video here:
https://youtu.be/ylYTv6dVPYoA good night’s sleep is one of the best ways to reduce stress. For more facts on sleep, watch our video here:
https://youtu.be/EMwgU4T_4oEAbout the AXA Research Fund:
Your well-being and future rely on the power of scientific research. The AXA Research Fund is dedicated to promoting discoveries that help us understand and deal with environmental, life, technological and socio-economic risks.
The AXA Research Files video series brings this science to life.
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https://youtu.be/06aRpYUFghs Episode 3: DECISION MAKING - How we can train our brains to become safer drivers -
https://youtu.be/q6M8-Hl7GrcEpisode 4: MOTHERHOOD - How environmental exposures can affect a baby’s development -
https://youtu.be/J_vP9CmEEOEEpisode 5: AGEING - How can leading a healthy life keep you young -
https://youtu.be/_GfzM_hnJFYEpisode 6: EARTHQUAKES - Could your phone be causing earthquakes? -
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