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The top 30 simple things that make us smile include a kind gesture from a stranger, waking up on a sunny morning – and seeing an elderly couple holding hands. A study of 2,000 adults found seeing a ...

You don’t need a reason. You don’t need permission… just smile! A genuine smile is more powerful than any pitch — it builds instant connection and trust. Smiling isn’t about faking happiness; it’s a ...

A genuine smile, when your lips sweep upward and your sparkling eyes crinkle, is a beautiful thing. It signals joy and human connection. For some people, that joy might be affected by a condition ...

Like the old song goes, “When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you.” Whether you're in need of a smile or would like to send one to a friend, loved one or anyone else in your orbit, we've ...

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A smile typically signifies a positive emotional state—happiness, satisfaction, kindness, and warmth. The benefits of a positive mood, according to researchers, include improved heart health, ...