"Life is like a mirror, smile at it and it smiles back at you" There isn't any concrete evidence to back up the claim that smiling uses more muscles than frowning, we do know that smiling has certain tangible advantages. It's not always the most straightforward thing to do, especially after a demanding day. However, you'll actually feel better if you can force a smile on yourself. No matter what you name it—a grin, smirk, beam, or smile—this joyful facial expression has a contagious positive energy. We all have the potential to grin, but as we become older, we do so less frequently. According to research, children typically grin 400 times a day, as opposed to the typical adult's 20 smiles per day and the average cheerful adult's 40-50. Why is it vital to smile? In addition to improving our mood, smiling causes our bodies to release endorphins and cortisol, which have a number of positive effects on our health. • Blood pressure is lower • higher endurance •