Smile for Health
Research has already proven that all smiles lead to happier existence and healthier relationships. More recently though, according to a study reported on in the Los Angeles Times, science has found another boon. Flashing regular smiles may pave the way to a longer life.
When Smiling, Go Big!
Researchers at Wayne State University used professional baseball players as their subjects of study. Looking at 230 photographs of different players who debuted in their baseball career before 1950, they rated their smile intensity (big smile, partial smile, no smile). Their smile ratings were then compared with their years of death, accounting in longevity factors such as body mass index.
The results don't seem subtle enough to shrug off. The snapshots of players with locked lips (no smiles) lived an average of 72.9 years versus 79.9 years for those quick to flash their pearly whites. Partial smilers fell in the middle, living an average of 75 years.
Of course, one can nit-pick the study and find uncertainties--but when such a potential health cure comes for free, in unlimited quantities, why not try it?
As I encourage my fellow yoga practitioners: smile big, often and unabashedly. Only of course, when it's authentic.
In my opinion, it's sexy.
Article provided by Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/free-sexy-immortality-smile.html
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