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The Science Of Smiles, Real And Fake
By: Maanvi Singh | NPR
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According to the facial feedback hypothesis, the simple act of putting a smile on your face can boost your mood. But recent research shows pasting on a grin can have mixed results.
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Can’t Stop Worrying? Try Tetris To Ease Your Mind
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There could be an upside to your phone addiction. Games like Tetris can reduce anxiety, according to new research. So if you’ve got Election Day jitters, go ahead and launch that app.