Science has unlocked the easiest and cheapest antiaging secret: Stop smiling. According to a May 2017 study published in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, people who smile are perceived as ...

A smile can look like the most basic of human emotions, but science implies it's a lot more potent than we realize. Smiling is not just a social cue; it's also associated with improved mood, greater ...

If you’ve watched the musical Annie you may know that you’re never fully dressed without a smile. There are a lot more reasons to smile than cosmetic ones, though. Turns out that smiles aren’t just ...

It's time now for our regular science news roundup with our friends at NPR's Short Wave podcast, Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson. Good to have you both here. RACHEL CARLSON, BYLINE: Hey, Ari. REGINA ...

Everyone smiles when they’re happy. But, what about smiling in the face of sadness? Can forcing a smile even while feeling blue elevate one’s mood? According to countless pop songs and concerned ...

It’s also a very strong act, as it is scientifically known to change your mood and increase your feelings of happiness. The idea that a smile as a facial expression contributes to the feelings ...

Discover the power that a smile can have over your relationships, mood and health, as well as some tips to help improve one of your best facial features. We chat with Dr Petya Chaprazova, from the ...

Sure, it's more or less a given that we smile when we're happy and we smile when our picture is taken. But do we also smile automatically throughout the day when we make eye contact with strangers?

The winning article of the 2014 Wellcome Trust science-writing prize looks at smile research - how they make us feel better, how to fake them and why you should say 'cheeks' not 'cheese'. 'The curve ...