You may know that a healthy smile is linked to a healthy heart. Extensive research has confirmed the connection between gum disease and medical conditions such as heart disease. But, did you know that using your smile more often can also benefit your heart, and your overall health?

Here are the top five reasons your heart will thank you for smiling more often:

• Endorphins are released in your brain every time you smile, which reduces stress.
• Smiling has been shown to boost your immune system.
• Breathing increases when smiling, which increases your oxygen supply. This causes blood pressure to temporarily decrease.
• Smiling lowers the heart rate.
• Smiling improves your mood, which tends to have a positive impact on health.

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